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Best Banana Bread Recipe

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4.1 from 11 reviews

This classic banana bread recipe yields moist, flavorful loaves perfectly balanced with ripe bananas and a tender crumb. Easy to prepare and baked until golden brown, it’s an ideal snack or breakfast treat that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3-4 medium bananas (or 2 large bananas)
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 8×4 inch bread pans with parchment paper or grease them thoroughly with butter or baking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a medium bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with some small banana pieces remaining for texture. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This process helps incorporate air for a tender crumb.
  4. Add Eggs: Beat the eggs into the creamed butter and sugar mixture until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine gently until the dry ingredients are just incorporated to avoid overmixing.
  6. Incorporate Bananas and Vanilla: Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract into the batter and mix until evenly distributed throughout.
  7. Divide Batter and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bread pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the top is puffed, nicely browned, and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the Bread: Let the banana bread cool in the pans for 5-10 minutes, then carefully remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or to your preferred serving temperature.
  9. Serve: Enjoy the banana bread warm, at room temperature, or cold. Optionally, spread a little butter on slices to enhance the flavor.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are ripe for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • You can substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
  • If using one large loaf pan, increase baking time slightly and check doneness with a tester.
  • Cooling the bread completely before slicing will produce cleaner slices.
  • Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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