Banana Bread
Course: SweetCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
8
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
1
hourCalories
250
kcalBanana bread is a classic American quick bread that is easy to make and perfect for a sweet snack or dessert. Made with mashed ripe bananas, melted butter, sugar, and all-purpose flour, this recipe is simple and delicious. The bread is moist, fluffy, and infused with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. It can be enjoyed on its own or with a spread of butter or cream cheese. This recipe yields 8-10 servings and is a great way to use up ripe bananas that are past their prime.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter.
- Add the baking soda, salt, and sugar, and mix well.
- Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Gradually add in the flour, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- This banana bread recipe is a type of quick bread, which is a type of baked good that does not require yeast or lengthy rising times. Quick breads can be made with a variety of ingredients and flavors, and are often associated with American cuisine. This particular recipe for banana bread is a popular American classic.
- Banana bread is typically served as a snack or dessert, so it would be considered a sweet course. However, it could also be enjoyed as part of a breakfast or brunch spread.
- This banana bread recipe is relatively easy to make, and would be suitable for beginner bakers. It doesn’t require any special equipment or techniques, and the ingredient list is fairly simple. The most challenging part of the recipe may be determining when the bread is fully baked, as this can vary depending on individual ovens and baking conditions. However, with a little bit of practice and patience, anyone should be able to make a delicious loaf of banana bread using this recipe.
- The prep time for this banana bread recipe is approximately 10-15 minutes. However, this may vary depending on how quickly you can mash the bananas and measure out the ingredients.
- The cook time for this banana bread recipe is approximately 50-60 minutes. However, it’s important to keep an eye on the bread towards the end of the cooking time to ensure that it doesn’t over-bake and become dry.
- The number of calories in banana bread can vary depending on the recipe and serving size. However, a typical slice of banana bread (1/10 of a 9×5 inch loaf) contains around 200-250 calories. Keep in mind that the calorie count can be higher if additional ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips are added to the bread.
- This banana bread recipe should make about 8-10 servings, depending on how thick you slice the bread.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade banana bread!