Description
This easy, moist banana bread recipe uses simple ingredients you probably already have. It’s soft, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is evenly blended.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently.
- Add the flour and stir just until the flour disappearsdo not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
