How to Make Banana Bread (Best and Easy Recipe)
How to make banana bread is the best question to ask me because it is very easy to make and delicious at the same time.
Even a novice baker can whip up this delicious loaf with just a few basic ingredients and minimal equipment.
So, as a lover of bread, this will be a great recipe for you to repeat as long as you have overripe bananas because they are sweeter and they have strong flavor too.
How to Make Banana Bread
Before going into the process of banana bread-making, let’s talk a little about this bread. This bread in particular is a classic baked treat for its lovers (like me) because of its sweet flavor and moist texture.
The best part is the ability to use overripe bananas that would have been wasted. The basic ingredients for this bread include ripe bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, butter or oil, baking powder, baking soda, and some vanilla extract.
For toppings, you can use additional ingredients like nuts, chocolate chips, or spices like cinnamon or nutmeg based on your preference.
There are many variations of banana bread for you to explore, although the traditional banana bread is delicious on its own.
Ingredients for Banana Bread
For this recipe here is what you will need to buy if you don’t have them already:
1. Overripe Bananas (Like, half brown ripe, the riper, the better)
2. All-purpose flour
3. Sugar (Brown sugar is fantastic as it makes the loaf extra-moist, but you can use the white sugar alongside though)
4. Butter and Oil (Butter makes the loaf more moist and adds flavor)
5. Eggs and baking soda (These two ingredients do an amazing job as they help the loaf puff up as it bakes)
6. Vanilla (vanilla extract adds richness to the flavor of the loaf)
7. Cinnamon, and Nutmeg (Optional, but they give a warm depth of flavor to the loaf)
8. Walnuts (Optional, but gives a crunchy feeling on the loaf)
Best Recipe for Your Banana Bread
Before you start your baking process, make sure that all utensils and equipment are properly washed and clean we are what we eat, so please take hygiene seriously when cooking.
This recipe needs no mixer, so don’t worry if you don’t have one. Let’s get started!
1. Before you start mixing set your oven to 350°F. Grease your baking pan, dust with some flour, and set aside.
2. In a clean bowl mash your already peeled bananas with a fork or potato masher, and set aside.
3. In another bowl mix whisk your sugar and butter together until it’s perfectly combined giving a creamy color. Break in with your egg one after another and continue mixing till it is completely mixed.
4. Mix all the dry ingredients in another dry bowl, including the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt (if your butter is not salted).
5. Add half of the dry ingredient into the bowl of the milk and sugar mix and fold. Fold to combine, followed by the mashed banana and the remaining dry ingredients, continue folding to combine.
6. Pour the batter into the already prepared greased pan and sprinkle some walnuts (optional). Then place it in the preheated oven for 45 minutes until a skewer inserted in the middle of the bread comes out clean.
Enjoy your delicious banana bread when it is completely cold.
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