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Banana Bread Recipe

Banana Bread Recipe
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4.8 from 19 reviews

This classic Banana Bread recipe is a simple, moist, and delicious way to use ripe bananas. Perfectly balanced with sweetness and a tender crumb, it’s an easy bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 medium ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
  • 1/3 cup (76g) butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (205g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (not baking powder)
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  4. Add Sugar, Egg, and Vanilla: Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture, then add the flour. Gently stir until just incorporated; do not overmix.
  6. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Using very ripe bananas with brown spots enhances the sweetness and flavor.
  • Do not substitute baking soda with baking powder as it will affect the texture.
  • You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for variety.
  • Store the banana bread wrapped in plastic or in an airtight container to keep it moist for several days.
  • This recipe can be doubled and baked in a larger pan, adjusting the baking time accordingly.

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