Banana Bread Recipe

Banana Bread Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Prepare the Bananas

   In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Make sure there are no lumps.

3. 3

   Cream Butter and Sugar

   In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add Eggs and Vanilla

   Beat in the eggs, one at a time, into the butter-sugar mixture. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

   Stir the mashed bananas into the wet mixture until well combined.

6. 6

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

7. 7

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

8. 8

   Add Walnuts

   If using, fold in the chopped walnuts into the batter.

9. 9

   Prepare the Baking Pan

   Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.

10. 10

    Pour Batter and Bake

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11. 11

    Cool the Bread

    Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. 12

    Slice and Serve

    Once cooled, slice the banana bread and serve. Enjoy!