Description
Discover the ultimate guide to making the best banana moist bread with this easy recipe. Learn how to bake a delicious and tender loaf that will satisfy all your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour (240 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda (5 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt (1.5 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, softened (113 grams)
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) brown sugar (150 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/3 cups (560 ml) mashed overripe bananas (about 4 to 5 bananas)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract (5 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped walnuts or pecans, optional (60 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure your bananas are ripe to enhance the sweetness and texture of the bread.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for a delightful nutty crunch in the batter.
- Use room temperature eggs for optimal blending into the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 4g
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