Description
This Moist Classic Baked Banana Bread is a simple and delicious recipe featuring ripe bananas, melted butter, and a touch of vanilla. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, it offers a tender crumb and rich banana flavor with easy-to-follow steps.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Ingredients
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the banana bread.
- Mash the bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until smooth and creamy.
- Add melted butter: Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas, combining well to incorporate the fat evenly.
- Add baking soda and salt: Mix in the baking soda and a pinch of salt to help the bread rise and enhance flavor.
- Mix sugar, egg, and vanilla: Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Fold in flour: Gently fold the all-purpose flour into the wet ingredients until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- Pour batter into pan: Pour the batter into a buttered 4×8 inch loaf pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake the bread: Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool before serving: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread.
- You can add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for variation.
- Store banana bread wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
