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Freshly baked loaf of banana bread cooling on a wire rack

Proven way to grow Banana Bread: 3 Tips

This recipe provides three essential tips for successfully growing banana bread. Follow these guidelines to ensure a delicious and perfectly risen loaf every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • oven
  • loaf pan
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • separate bowl
  • fork
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Mixing Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas, then stir in the granulated sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combining and Baking
  1. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to ensure a tender loaf.
  2. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots. Do not overmix the batter, as this can lead to a tough banana bread. Allow the banana bread to cool completely before slicing for clean cuts and optimal flavor.