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Easy Moist Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Moist Banana Bread recipe is a classic, quick-to-make treat perfect for using up ripe bananas. It yields a moist, flavorful loaf with a tender crumb, enhanced by vanilla and a hint of butter. Ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this banana bread is straightforward to prepare with simple ingredients.

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 correct temperature for baking the banana bread evenly.
  2. Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  3. Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly using a fork until smooth and free of large lumps.
  4. Add Butter: Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas, mixing well to incorporate the fat evenly.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and blend until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  6. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the wet ingredients and fold in gently to combine.
  7. Add Flour: Add the all-purpose flour to the mixture and stir just until the flour disappears, being careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  8. Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a spatula for uniform baking.
  9. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
  10. Cool: Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
  • You can add nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
  • Store banana bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
  • Slicing the bread once completely cooled prevents crumbling.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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