Banana Bread Classic Easy (Printable)

Classic banana bread made moist and flavorful with ripe bananas and simple kitchen ingredients.

# Components:

→ Bread base

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)

→ Optional mix-ins

09 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, blend melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture just until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing to ensure bread stays moist.
05 - Gently fold in chopped walnuts if using.
06 - Pour batter evenly into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
07 - Place pan on center rack and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Remove bread from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Turn loaf onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bakery-style results with simple steps
  • No mixer needed
  • Works with whole wheat or all-purpose flour
  • Keeps fresh for days
02 -
  • High in potassium and fiber
  • Easily customizable with mix-ins
  • Best made with overripe bananas
03 -
  • Use bananas that are almost completely brown for best sweetness
  • Do not overmix once the flour goes in or the bread will be dense
  • Test doneness by poking the center with a skewer or toothpick Look for a few moist crumbs but not raw batter
  • A sprinkle of raw sugar on top before baking creates a lovely crackly crust that is bakery worthy
  • Never wrap the loaf while warm or it will sweat and turn soggy Let it cool fully before wrapping or freezing

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