Banana Bread
A warm and comforting banana bread that's easy to make with overripe bananas, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Avoid overmixing the batter.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until combined.
- Add the baking soda and salt to the banana mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Finally, mix in the flour until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Banana bread can be served with butter, cream cheese, or ice cream. For storage, wrap tightly and store at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, slice and freeze. You can toast frozen slices as needed. Consider adding nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit for more texture.