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Freshly baked loaf of banana bread cooling on a wire rack

Proven way to grow Banana Bread: 3 Tips

This recipe provides three essential tips for baking a perfect banana bread, ensuring a moist and flavorful result every time. Follow these guidelines to elevate your banana bread from good to extraordinary.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork, then stir in the granulated sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Baking
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined; do not overmix.
  2. Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or chopped walnuts.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling
  1. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For the best flavor, use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots. Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can lead to a tough banana bread. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.