Banana Bread
A foolproof recipe for moist and flavorful banana bread that stays tender for days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pcs very ripe bananas The riper, the better for sweetness and flavor.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs Room temperature is best.
- 1 cup sugar White or brown sugar can be used.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Do not pack it.
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch salt Added on top of the flour.
- 1 dash cinnamon or nutmeg Optional, for extra flavor.
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips Optional, can be added for variation.
- 1/2 cup pecans Another optional nut variation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Smash the very ripe bananas until mostly smooth with some bits.
- Mix in the melted unsalted butter.
- Add the two large eggs and sugar, then the vanilla extract.
- Gently mix in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Baking
- Pour the mixture into a buttered loaf tin.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 60 minutes, testing with a toothpick around minute 55.
- Let it cool before slicing, as the flavor develops as it sits.
Notes
Banana bread can be frozen. Wrap cooled loaf tightly in plastic, then foil. For convenience, slice and freeze portions.