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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 outlines three key tips for baking perfect banana bread: using ripe bananas, not overmixing the batter, and baking at the correct temperature. Follow these guidelines for a moist and delicious loaf every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • loaf pan
  • whisk
  • toothpick
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, and beaten egg until well combined.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined; avoid overmixing.
  3. Fold in the vanilla extract.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  2. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a handful of chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter before baking. Ensure your bananas are very ripe with plenty of brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness, and avoid opening the oven door too frequently during baking to maintain a consistent temperature.