Banana Bread Classic Loaf (Printable)
Soft, flavorful banana bread loaf made with ripe bananas for a delicious, moist treat.
# Components:
→ Batter
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 and cooled
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
→ Optional Add-ins
09 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, mix melted butter with granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
04 - Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in walnuts, if using.
05 - Spread the batter evenly in the prepared loaf pan.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Quick to mix you only need one bowl
- Easily adaptable with nuts chocolate chips or spices
- Perfect, even with the saddest spotted bananas
02 -
- High in potassium thanks to bananas
- Stays moist for days for make-ahead ease
- Great way to reduce food waste and use up old fruit
03 -
- Always use the ripest bananas for sweetness and texture If you notice a dry top during baking tent with foil
- Prevent sticking by running a butter knife around the pan edge before unmolding Give the bread at least ten minutes to cool before slicing It will be easier to cut and the crumb will stay moist