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Classic Banana Bread Recipe

Classic Banana Bread

This Classic Banana Bread is incredibly easy to make and only requires a few basic ingredients. You’ll end up with a moist and flavorful loaf that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 People
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl For combining wet and dry ingredients
  • 1 9x5-inch loaf pan To bake the banana bread
  • 1 Whisk For stirring the batter
  • 1 Spatula For scraping the bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cup All-purpose flour Sifted for a lighter texture
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Ensure it’s fresh for better rise
  • ¼ tsp Salt Balances the sweetness
  • ½ cup Butter, melted Adds richness and moisture
  • 3 large Bananas, ripe The riper, the better!
  • 1 cup Sugar Can adjust based on preference
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Adds depth to the flavor
  • ½ cup Chopped walnuts For a nutty crunch

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
    A photo of an oven being preheated to 350°F, with a greased loaf pan on the counter beside it
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    1 ½ cup All-purpose flour, 1 tsp Baking soda, ¼ tsp Salt
    A photo of a large mixing bowl with flour baking soda, and salt being sifted together with a whisk
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until creamy. Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
    1/2 cup Butter, melted, 1 cup Sugar, 1 large Egg, 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    A close-up photo of butter and sugar being whisked together until creamy, with an egg and vanilla extract nearby
  • Mash the ripe bananas with a fork and fold them into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
    3 large Bananas, ripe
    A photo of a fork mashing ripe bananas in a bowl, ready to be folded into the wet ingredients
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts gently.
    1/2 cup Chopped walnuts
    A photo showing the dry and wet ingredients being gently combined, with chopped walnuts being folded in
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
    A photo of the baked banana bread cooling on a wire rack, ready to be sliced and served

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Tip: For extra moist banana bread, try adding a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream to the wet ingredients.
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