The Greatest Banana Bread Recipe You'll Ever Try

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The Greatest Banana Bread Recipe You'll Ever Try
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on October 12, 2023

Indulge your taste buds with this amazing banana bread recipe that is both moist and flavorful. Made with ripe bananas, this bread is perfectly sweet and fragrant. It is the ultimate comfort food that is easy to make and will impress everyone with its deliciousness. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or as dessert, this banana bread will become your go-to recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated.
  5. Mix in the mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing just until combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  10. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

  • Bananas are a great source of potassium, vitamin C, and dietary fiber.
  • Replacing oil with ripe mashed bananas adds moisture to the bread.
  • Banana bread became popular during the Great Depression as a way to use overripe bananas instead of wasting them.