Classic and Easy Banana Bread Recipe
This recipe is a simple and classic banana bread recipe that produces a moist and delicious bread with a tender crumb. Ripe bananas are mashed and combined with melted butter, sugar, an egg, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour to make a batter. The bread is then baked in the oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The resulting banana bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a sweet treat any time of day.
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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 all-purpose flour
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
Stir in the melted butter.
Add the baking soda and salt and stir to combine.
Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
Add the flour and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, transfer the banana bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve once it's cooled.
Enjoy your delicious and easy homemade banana bread!
Pro Tips:
Use ripe bananas: Make sure to use ripe bananas with brown spots on the skin. They will be sweeter and easier to mash, which will result in a better texture and flavor for your banana bread.
Don't overmix: Overmixing can lead to a tough and dense texture in your banana bread. Mix the ingredients until just combined.
Use melted butter: Melted butter helps to create a moist and tender crumb in your banana bread.
Add mix-ins: You can add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits to your banana bread batter for extra flavor and texture.
Don't open the oven door: Avoid opening the oven door during baking as it can cause the bread to sink and become dense.
Test for doneness: Use a toothpick to test for doneness. Insert the toothpick into the center of the bread, and if it comes out clean, it's done.
Let it cool: Let your banana bread cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Cooling it in the pan allows it to set up properly and prevent it from collapsing.
By following these pro tips, you'll be able to make the perfect banana bread every time!