Banana Bread Recipe
Make Banana Bread Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Mash the Bananas
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- 4
Combine Wet Ingredients
Add the granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- 5
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- 6
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Add Optional Ingredients
If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts and/or chocolate chips into the batter.
Baking
- 8
Pour Batter into Pan
Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
- 10
Cool the Bread
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Once cooled, slice the banana bread and serve. Enjoy!
