Description
Banana bread emerges as a classic comfort treat that fills your kitchen with warmth and nostalgia. Packed with ripe bananas and simple ingredients, this recipe delivers a moist, delicious slice of happiness perfect for breakfast or afternoon snacking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasonings and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grab a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan for perfect banana bread dimensions.
- Thoroughly crush 3 ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl using a fork until they become a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Pour ⅓ cup melted butter over the mashed bananas and blend them together until fully incorporated.
- Whisk ¾ cup sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the banana mixture until the texture becomes uniform.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the banana mixture, stirring just until the batter looks combined and no flour streaks remain.
- Thoroughly coat your loaf pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center.
- Remove the bread from the oven when the toothpick comes out clean and let it cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Ripe, speckled bananas create the most flavorful and moist banana bread, so wait until they’re almost completely brown before using.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can make the bread tough; stir just until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
- For extra texture, fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips right before pouring the batter into the pan.
- Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for 3-4 days, or freeze slices for up to 3 months for a quick breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 204 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg