Description
Moist, tender banana bread packed with sweet banana flavor and a soft crumb—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Wet Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, creating a smooth batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter, which can make the bread tough.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Grease a standard loaf pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking. Pour the banana batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully baked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. This helps maintain its tender texture.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and flavor intensity.
- Optional additions such as chopped nuts, walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips can be folded into the batter for extra texture and taste.
- Store leftover banana bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
