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Banana Bread

This perfectly moist and sweet banana bread is a family classic with just the right amount of banana flavor, making it a go-to recipe for using up ripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  4. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well, then stir in the beaten egg, vanilla extract, and sugar until fully combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with butter or cream cheese, drizzle with honey, or enjoy alongside coffee or tea.