Description
Warm banana bread emerges as a comforting classic that beckons with rich, homemade goodness. Moist crumbs packed with sweet banana flavor invite you to savor each delightful slice of this simple, irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 bananas, medium (or 2 large)
- 2 eggs, large
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Sweeteners and Fats:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and preparing the bread pans with parchment paper or a generous coating of baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Utilize a medium bowl to mash the bananas using a fork, maintaining some small chunks for an interesting texture or creating a smoother consistency based on personal preference.
- In a separate mixing bowl, thoroughly combine room-temperature butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy, which is essential for achieving a tender bread texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring complete blending after each addition to create a smooth, homogeneous base.
- Gently introduce dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, and salt) into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent developing a tough bread texture.
- Delicately fold in mashed bananas and vanilla extract, mixing just until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter equally between prepared pans, then bake for 35-40 minutes. Monitor the bread’s surface color and use the toothpick test for doneness. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil to ensure even cooking.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling. Slice and serve at your leisure.
Notes
- Opt for overripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor in your bread.
- Consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and texture without compromising the bread’s moisture.
- Store leftover banana bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg