Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsReunion by Chef Art SmithBanana Bread Recipe

Banana Bread Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

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. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Baking Pan

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

Mixing Dry Ingredients

  1. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

Mixing Wet Ingredients

  1. 4

    Mash the Bananas

    In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

  2. 5

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted unsalted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until fully incorporated.

Combining Mixtures

  1. 6

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

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

Adding Optional Ingredients

  1. 7

    Fold in Add-ins

    If desired, fold in chopped walnuts and/or chocolate chips into the batter.

Baking

  1. 8

    Pour into Pan

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  2. 9

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cooling

  1. 10

    Cool the Bread

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

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