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Easy Banana Bread

Indulge in the simple pleasures of homemade baking with this easy banana bread recipe. Transforming overripe bananas into a moist and flavorful treat, this bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.

• 8 ingredients
• 1 hour
• 10 Servings

Ingredients

3 medium very ripe bananas
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted melted butter
1 egg

Directions

1. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and the egg until well blended.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice once completely cooled.

Notes

Ripe Bananas: Use very ripe bananas—the browner and spottier, the better. They're sweeter and mash more easily, providing more moisture and flavor to the bread.

Mashing: Mash bananas thoroughly, but a few small lumps can add texture.

Mixing: Avoid overmixing the batter. Mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Overmixing can make the bread dense.

Pan Preparation: Grease the pan well or use parchment paper to ensure the bread doesn't stick.

Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick or a knife in the center; if it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, it's done.

Even Cooking: If the top is browning too quickly, you can loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning.

Cooling: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This makes it easier to slice and prevents it from getting soggy.

Variations: Feel free to add mix-ins like chocolate chips, walnuts, or blueberries to customize your banana bread.

Storing: Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze (wrapped tightly).

Reviving Dry Bread: If your banana bread turns out a bit dry, you can microwave slices for 10-15 seconds to make them moist again.

Alternate Baking Vessels: You can make banana muffins by pouring the batter into muffin tins. Adjust the baking time accordingly (generally, muffins will bake faster than a full loaf).

Natural Sweetness: Remember, ripe bananas add natural sweetness. If you prefer a less sweet bread, you can reduce the added sugar.

Serving: Banana bread tastes even better the next day as flavors meld. It can also be toasted slightly and served with butter for an indulgent treat.

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