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Ultimate Banana Bread Guide: Ingredients, Temps, Tips

Learn how to make delicious, moist banana bread with this easy guide. Perfect for busy families and novice bakers, this recipe uses simple ingredients and basic techniques for a satisfying homemade treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread
  • 2 to 3 medium very ripe bananas peeled (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 1/3 cup butter unsalted or salted, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda not baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup for less sweet, 1 cup for more sweet
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • 8x4-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Toothpick or wooden skewer
  • Aluminum foil
  • Bread knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl with a fork until smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  3. Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Finally, mix in the flour until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
  5. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the outside browns too quickly, tent the loaf loosely with foil and continue baking.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, remove the banana bread from the pan and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 7g

Notes

Wrapped well, this banana bread will keep at room temperature for 4 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or can be frozen for longer storage.

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