a simple and delicious banana bread recipe for you:
Easy Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar (you can use less if you prefer it less sweet)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the flour to the banana mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix. If you’re using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.
- Prepare the Pan: Grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious homemade banana bread!
Tips:
- For best results, use overripe bananas with lots of brown spots.
- You can store banana bread at room temperature for a couple of days or in the fridge for up to a week. It also freezes well for future enjoyment.
Enjoy your baking.
