Description
Comforting banana bread delivers sweet nostalgia with each slice, blending ripe bananas and warm spices into a classic American treat. Homemade goodness awaits you in this simple, irresistible recipe that turns humble ingredients into a delightful breakfast or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large over ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (113 grams)
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for optimal baking results.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar using a hand mixer until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mash ripe bananas with a fork, then gently fold them into the butter mixture, creating a slightly lumpy texture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Lightly coat chopped walnuts with flour to prevent sinking during baking.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture, being careful not to overmix. The batter should remain thick and slightly uneven.
- Prepare a loaf pan by greasing with non-stick spray or butter. Transfer batter into the pan, smoothing the surface gently with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes at 350°F, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. The toothpick should come out clean when the bread is fully baked.
- Remove from oven and allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Once cooled, slice and serve the banana bread, enjoying its moist texture and rich flavor.
Notes
- Boost banana flavor by using overripe, almost blackened bananas for deeper, sweeter taste and more intense banana profile.
- Prevent walnut sinking by coating them lightly in flour before adding to batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the bread.
- Keep bread moist by wrapping cooled loaf in plastic wrap or storing in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond or coconut flour, adjusting liquid content slightly to maintain proper consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg