Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked banana bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack, this classic treat will fill your home with irresistible sweetness and nostalgia.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 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
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually add the flour to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense loaf.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- After cooling slightly, transfer the banana bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your freshly baked banana bread with a spread of butter or a drizzle of honey for an extra touch of sweetness. Share with family and friends or savor it all to yourself—it’s sure to become a favorite in your household!
Deliciously Simple Banana Bread Recipe for Homemade Comfort
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked banana bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack, this classic treat will fill your home with irresistible sweetness and nostalgia.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually add the flour to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense loaf.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- After cooling slightly, transfer the banana bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Enjoy your freshly baked banana bread with a spread of butter or a drizzle of honey for an extra touch of sweetness. Share with family and friends or savor it all to yourself—it's sure to become a favorite in your household!
Andre Lotz immigrated to the United States from South Africa almost 20 years ago. Still, he didn’t feel truly at home until he settled in Mobile—a city that reminds him of his childhood home of Fish Hoek on the southern cape of Africa.