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Banana Bread

Banana Bread
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This easy Banana Bread recipe is a comforting, moist treat made with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients. It creates a tender crumb perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, and is quick to prepare with straightforward steps suitable for both novice and experienced bakers.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 medium ripe bananas (more spotted the better)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare your oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and set it aside to be ready for your batter.
  2. Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, use a fork to mash the ripe bananas until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: Add the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk everything together until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution and avoid lumps.
  5. Bring it all together: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mix, gently folding with a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix just until combined to avoid toughness.
  6. Optional mix-ins: Fold in any nuts, chocolate chips, or spices at this stage to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moistness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
  • Check oven temperature with a thermometer to prevent under- or overbaking.
  • Allow bread to cool completely before slicing for best results.
  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending without lumps.

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