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Easy Moist Banana Bread Recipe

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This Easy Moist Banana Bread recipe is a classic homemade treat that turns ripe bananas into a soft, flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this quick bread combines simple ingredients like mashed bananas, butter, sugar, and flour for a moist, tender crumb with a subtle vanilla aroma.

Ingredients

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Banana Bread Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time your batter is ready.
  2. Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the bread after baking.
  3. Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth to create the base for your banana bread.
  4. Add Butter: Stir in the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well to incorporate the fat evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and stir until everything is uniformly combined.
  6. Add Leavening Agents: Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and gently stir them in to help your bread rise and balance the flavors.
  7. Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and stir just until the flour disappears; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  8. Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  9. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool in Pan: Let the banana bread cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes to set its shape.
  11. Cool Completely: Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving for the best texture.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the bread moist and tender.
  • You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for variety.
  • Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Check doneness with a toothpick to avoid overbaking which dries out the bread.

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