This 4-hour banana bread recipe is the ultimate treat for banana lovers. Moist, tender, and packed with the perfect amount of sweetness, this homemade bread will be a hit with your family and friends. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up a delicious loaf of banana bread in just a few hours. Enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar. Mix well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Mix until everything is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and pour the batter into it.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving.
