Banana Bread
This "Banana Bread" recipe combines overripe bananas with a few simple ingredients to create a delightful treat. The mashed bananas lend a moist texture and natural sweetness to the bread. The dry ingredients, including all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, are mixed separately before being incorporated into the wet ingredients. The creamed brown sugar and butter provide richness and flavor, while the beaten eggs add structure to the bread. The batter is poured into a greased loaf pan and baked until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, the bread is cooled before being sliced and enjoyed as a tasty snack or breakfast option.
Equipment
- Loaf pan
- Mixing bowls (large and medium-sized)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or electric mixer
- Wire rack (for cooling)
- Oven mitts or gloves
- Toothpick or cake tester for checking doneness
- Grease or cooking spray for the loaf pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Butter
- 2 Beaten Eggs
- 2 ⅓ cups Mashed overripe bananas
Notes
- Preheat your oven to [temperature]°F ([temperature]°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. You can use an electric mixer or do it manually using a wooden spoon.
- Gradually add the beaten eggs to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Add the mashed overripe bananas to the wet mixture. Stir until the bananas are well combined and the mixture has a smooth consistency.
- Now, gradually add the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, and salt) to the wet mixture. Mix gently until all the ingredients are just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as it can result in a dense banana bread.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about [baking time] minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The exact baking time may vary, so keep an eye on it during the last few minutes.
- Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes.
- After cooling slightly, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal
