Moist and Delicious Banana Bread
This classic banana bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. It's easy to follow and yields a delicious loaf that's perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Medium bowl
- Loaf pan
- Mixing spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups mashed overripe bananas
- Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in mashed bananas and optional mix-ins (nuts or chocolate chips).
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a sweeter bread, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
Overripe bananas are key for a moist bread.
Don't overmix the batter; it will result in a tough bread.
You can add other mix-ins like raisins, cranberries, or coconut flakes.
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
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