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Banana Bread Recipe

Banana Bread Recipe

Ethan
This delicious banana bread is soft, moist, and packed with banana flavor. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack, it's an easy recipe you'll want to make again and again.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf (8 slices)

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
  • Combine Ingredients: Stir in melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  • Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then gently fold in the flour until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
  • Bake: Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, mix in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit before baking.
  • Overripe bananas with dark spots work best for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Store the banana bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to a month.
Keyword Banana Bread, Classic Banana Bread Recipe, Easy Banana Bread, Homemade Banana Bread, Moist Banana Bread
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