Description
Classic Homemade Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread made with ripe bananas, melted butter, and a touch of vanilla. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this easy recipe yields a tender loaf with a soft crumb that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until they reach a smooth consistency without large chunks.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and stir until all wet ingredients are well incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients Separately: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and gently stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for several minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread.
- You can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Store banana bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or a plant-based spread.
