Banana bread is a classic and delicious treat that’s easy to make. Here’s a simple recipe for homemade banana bread:
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional add-ins: 1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) or chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan.
2. Mash Bananas:
– In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
3. Add Melted Butter:
– Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stove. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
4. Add Sugar and Egg:
– Add the granulated sugar and beaten egg to the banana-butter mixture. Stir until well combined.
5. Add Vanilla Extract:
– Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Combine Dry Ingredients:
– In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
7. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
– Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
8. Optional Add-Ins:
– If you’re adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter.
9. Pour into Loaf Pan:
– Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
10. Bake:
– Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Cool:
– Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Slice and Serve:
– Once cooled, slice and serve your delicious homemade banana bread!
Tips:
– Use ripe bananas for the best flavor. The riper, the better.
– Experiment with the optional add-ins to customize your banana bread to your liking.
– Allow the banana bread to cool completely before slicing to prevent it from crumbling.
This banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. It’s a wonderful way to use up overripe bananas, and the aroma of it baking in the oven is simply irresistible. Enjoy!
