Banana bread is a type of bread made from mashed bananas. It’s often a moist, sweet, cake-like quick bread; however, there are some recipes that are more traditional yeast breads. This classic treat is a great way to use up overripe bananas. Here’s a simple recipe for making a delicious banana bread at home.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
Appliances and Special Utensils:
- Oven
- Loaf pan (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches recommended)
- Mixing bowls
- Fork or potato masher (for mashing bananas)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or fork (for beating egg)
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- Mix the bananas and melted butter in a large mixing bowl. Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the bananas well. Stir in the melted butter until combined.
- Add baking soda and salt. Stir in the baking soda and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
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Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and stir until well combined.
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Add the flour. Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring until the flour is completely incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to scrape the batter from the bowl and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Check readiness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
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Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
Enjoy your homemade banana bread as a breakfast treat, a snack, or even as dessert. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea.