Description
This Moist Old Fashioned Banana Bread recipe yields a soft, flavorful loaf that is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, sugar, canola oil, and vanilla, this classic quick bread is easy to prepare and baked to perfection in the oven, delivering a moist texture and delightful sweetness you’ll crave daily.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Ingredients
- 3 medium extra ripe bananas
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- â…“ cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 â…“ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and line the bottom and two sides with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bread.
- Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, use a fork to thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until smooth and free of large lumps, creating the base for moisture and natural sweetness.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the white granulated sugar to the mashed bananas and stir well to blend. Then incorporate the two eggs, canola oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until the mixture is evenly combined and smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening and prevents clumping.
- Fold Dry into Wet: Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet banana mixture just until combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb in the final bread.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool Before Serving: Once baked, allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing, which helps maintain its moist texture.
Notes
- Use extra ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to avoid dense bread.
- Room temperature eggs help create a better texture.
- Line the loaf pan with parchment for easy removal and to prevent sticking.
- Check for doneness starting at 40 minutes to prevent overbaking.
