Banana Bread
This banana bread recipe is a delightful treat made with ripe bananas and warm spices, easy to prepare and perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for best flavor
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Adds richness to the bread
- 2 large eggs For binding the ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor
Dry Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Acts as the leavening agent
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances flavors
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warm flavor
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Adds spice
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar For sweetness
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional Adds texture
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) with the racks positioned in the middle.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the melted butter to the bananas and mix well.
- Incorporate the granulated sugar and mix until evenly distributed.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mixing
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans, if desired.
Baking
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the banana bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with butter, pack in lunchboxes, or enjoy toasted with jam.