Banana Bread Recipe
This simple and delicious banana bread recipe is perfect for using up overripe bananas. It's moist, flavorful, and can be customized with your favorite add-ins.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Large eggs
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 3-4 medium Medium bananas (or 2 large)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare two 8x4 bread pans by lining them with parchment paper or greasing them well.
Mixing
- In a medium bowl, mash the bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt into the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling
- Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 5-10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for sweetness.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent dense bread.
- Cover with foil if tops brown too quickly during baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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