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A freshly baked loaf of banana bread on a cutting board.

Proven way to grow your Banana Bread

This recipe will help you achieve a perfectly risen and moist banana bread every time. Follow these steps for a delicious and impressive loaf.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • fork
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Mixing Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork.
  2. Stir in the granulated sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combining and Baking
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  2. Fold in any optional chocolate chips or nuts.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. 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, you can sprinkle a little sugar on top of the batter before baking to create a slightly crispy crust.