Description
This classic banana bread is soft, moist, and full of sweet banana flavor. It’s an easy homemade recipe, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, featuring simple ingredients like ripe bananas, butter, sugar, and vanilla.
Ingredients
Banana Bread Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix Bananas and Butter: In a large bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas with the melted butter, stirring until well blended.
- Add Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla: Stir sugar into the banana mixture, then beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter, which keeps the bread tender.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips or walnuts to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- Use overripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moistness.
- Store the banana bread covered at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
