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Banana Bread

A moist, fluffy, and deeply flavorful homemade banana bread made with ripe bananas, melted butter, and warm vanilla.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Whisk in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Add nuts or chocolate chips for variety.