Description
Banana bread is the ultimate comfort food—easy to make, endlessly versatile, and the perfect way to use up overripe bananas. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a total beginner, this guide will help you bake the moistest, most flavorful banana bread ever. Packed with tips, variations, and troubleshooting advice, you’ll never look at spotty bananas the same way again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth, then stir in the melted butter.
- Add the baking soda and salt, mixing until well incorporated.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the flour, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Bake Time: 55 - 60 min