Banana Bread
A classic recipe for moist and flavorful banana bread that's perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use fully ripe bananas for best flavor.
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter with the mashed bananas.
- Stir in the baking soda and salt.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Finally, stir in the flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Pairs well with butter or honey. Can be customized with nuts or chocolate chips.