Here’s a simple, reliable banana bread recipe you can use right away. Banana Bread – simple recipe
- Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup (76 g) melted butter
- 1/2 to 1 cup (100–220 g) granulated sugar (adjust to sweetness)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a 4x8-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter with the sugar until well combined.
- Add the mashed bananas, then the egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix gently.
- Add flour and fold just until incorporated; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Tips
- For extra moisture and depth of flavor, fold in 1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
- If the loaf browns too quickly, tent with foil during the final 15 minutes of baking.
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and banana flavor.
If you’d like, I can tailor this recipe to your needs (gluten-free, dairy- free, extra-moist, or with mix-ins).
