Banana bread recipe is a beloved classic, perfect for breakfast, snack or even dessert. Its moist texture and rich banana flavor makes it a crowd pleaser. Let’s learn about this easy and delicious banana bread recipe.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (or almost decomposing, soft, mushy, and brown)
- 1 3/4 cups (215g) all-purpose flour (fluffed up if not using a scale)
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (use half if using fine grain salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Step-1 Prepare the Bananas:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lay the ripe (or almost decomposing) bananas on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. They should turn black and become super soft like pudding on the inside.
Let the banana bread recipe cool enough to handle, then scoop out the flesh. It should be like banana jello, perfect for baking.
Step 2- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, and baking soda. Set aside.
Step 3- Cream Butter and Sugar:
In another mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature unsalted butter and packed brown sugar until it’s lighter in color and fluffy. You can use a stand mixer or a hand mixer for this step.
Step 4- Add the eggs and vanila
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. It’s okay if the mixture looks a bit granular; it doesn’t have to be perfectly smooth.
Step 5-Mash and Mix Bananas
Mash the baked bananas into a paste and mix them into the butter-sugar mixture. It’s fine if there are some small chunks of banana – it adds texture!
Step 6- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients
Gradually fold the dry flour into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix until just combined. Overmixing can result in dense bread.
Step 7-Prepare the Loaf Pan
Lightly grease a 9×5 inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper. This batter is not too sticky, but a little butter never hurts.
Step 8- Pour and Level the Batter
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level it out with a spatula
Step 9- Bake the Banana Bread
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be springy to the touch and should not crackle too much.
Step 10- Cool and Serve
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Banana bread is a classic treat that’s both easy to make and incredibly satisfying. The combination of brown sugar, butter, and perfectly ripe bananas creates a moist and flavorful bread that’s perfect for any time of the day.
Don’t wait for those bananas to ripen naturally – bake them up and enjoy banana bread any time you want!
Enjoy baking and eating this delicious banana bread! 🍌🍞 And don’t forget to share your results with us at “Arpit’s Flavors“. Happy baking!
This recipe is from Preppy Kitchen
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