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Best Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 10-12 servings)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Best Banana Bread Recipe offers a moist, flavorful loaf made with overripe bananas, a touch of sugar, and a hint of vanilla. Enhanced with finely chopped pecans for texture and topped with optional confectioners’ sugar, this classic banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 overripe bananas
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Optional

  • Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting the bread after cooking)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Mash Bananas: In a separate bowl, mash two of the overripe bananas with a fork leaving some texture; these will add moisture and chunkiness to the bread.
  4. Cream Banana and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, blend the remaining two bananas with the sugar for at least 3 minutes. This step creates a light and fluffy banana-sugar cream base.
  5. Add Wet Ingredients: To the banana-sugar mixture, add the melted and cooled unsalted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat well until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a rubber spatula. Avoid over mixing. Then fold in the mashed bananas and finely chopped pecans for added texture.
  7. Pour and Tap Batter: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan. Tap the pan firmly on the counter to release any air bubbles trapped in the batter.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Rotate the pan periodically to ensure even browning on all sides. The bread is done when the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes. When ready, remove slices, toast them if desired, and dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Overripe bananas are best for maximum sweetness and flavor in the bread.
  • Be careful not to over mix the batter once the flour is added to keep the bread tender.
  • Rotate the loaf while baking to ensure even cooking and browning.
  • Toasting the slices before serving enhances texture and flavor.
  • Confectioners’ sugar is optional but adds a lovely finishing touch for presentation.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes to 1 hour
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/