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Easy Moist Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Moist Banana Bread recipe is a simple and delicious way to use ripe bananas to create a soft, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with basic pantry ingredients like bananas, sugar, and flour, it yields a moist texture with a delightful banana aroma and a hint of vanilla.

Ingredients

Banana Bread Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the banana bread evenly.
  2. Prepare Loaf Pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removing the bread easier.
  3. Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly using a fork until you achieve a smooth consistency without large lumps.
  4. Add Butter: Pour the melted butter into the mashed bananas and stir well to blend the mixture uniformly, enhancing the bread’s moisture and flavor.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana and butter mixture. Mix until all wet ingredients are fully combined.
  6. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then gently stir to incorporate them evenly.
  7. Incorporate Flour: Add the all-purpose flour and stir just until the flour disappears from the batter; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  8. Fill Loaf Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
  9. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is cooked through.
  10. Cool: Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps it set and makes slicing easier.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Make sure bananas are very ripe for best sweetness and moistness.
  • Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid a dense texture.
  • You can store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • The bread can also be frozen for up to 3 months; wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil before freezing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saracooking.com/easy-moist-banana-bread-recipe-2/