Description
This Classic Homemade Banana Bread recipe offers a moist, flavorful loaf made from ripe bananas, enriched with melted butter and vanilla. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this easy-to-make banana bread combines simple pantry ingredients to yield a comforting and delicious treat suitable for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to ensure the banana bread doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, use a fork to mash the ripe bananas until smooth, creating the base for your batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas, blending thoroughly to combine all wet elements.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning agents.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet banana mixture and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the banana bread 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 into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for a while before removing and slicing. This helps the bread set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas as they add natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture.
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
- Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Make sure to grease the loaf pan well to prevent sticking.
