This Banana Bread Recipe Is Foolproof and So Good yields a moist, tender loaf packed with ripe banana flavor and a golden crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
3 very ripe bananas mashed
1 half cup unsalted butter melted
3 quarters cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 and 1 half cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 half teaspoon salt
Optional 1 half cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl mash bananas until mostly smooth. Stir in melted butter.
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Add sugar and mix well. Beat in eggs one at a time then stir in vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl whisk flour baking soda and salt.
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Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined. Do not overmix.
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Stir in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool in pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.