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) to prepare for baking.
- 2
Prepare the Loaf Pan
Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 4
- 5
Mix Wet Ingredients
Add the granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until fully combined.
- 6
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the banana mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 7
Add Optional Ingredients
If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the batter.
- 8
Pour into Loaf Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
- 10
Cool the Bread
Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Once cooled, slice the banana bread and serve. Enjoy!