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Banana Bread

This Banana Bread is the ultimate comfort treat! Moist, tender, and perfectly sweet, it’s an easy recipe that turns overripe bananas into pure deliciousness.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Banana Bread, Comfort Food, Easy, Quick
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened, (1 stick)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas about 2 to 3 large bananas
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your banana bread bakes evenly.
  • Grease your loaf pan with butter or use parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together using a whisk or electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated.
  • Stir in the mashed bananas, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense loaf.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm, or store it for later!

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Baking loaf pan
  • Spatula
  • Cooling Rack

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
  • Spoon and level flour when measuring to avoid a dense loaf.
  • Try adding chocolate chips, nuts, or spices for delicious variations.
  • Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.