Homemade Banana Bread
This classic banana bread is easy to prepare, resulting in a moist, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in the melted butter, then add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir, gently folding in the flour until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean, checking at 50 minutes.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, choose very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender.