Banana bread is a classic quick bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with ripe bananas, which give it a moist and flavorful texture. The bread is also typically sweetened with sugar or brown sugar, and it can be flavored with vanilla extract, cinnamon, or other spices. Banana bread is often served with butter or peanut butter, and it can also be made into muffins or loaf cakes.
Banana bread is a relatively easy bread to make, and it is a great way to use up ripe bananas. The bread can be made with all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, or a combination of both. It is also easy to customize with different add-ins, such as nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
No matter how you choose to make it, banana bread is a delicious and easy treat that is perfect for any occasion.
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Banana Bread Recipes
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the butter and sugar and cream together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.