Banana Bread Recipe

Banana Bread Directions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven

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

2. 2

   Prepare the Batter

   In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. In another bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.

3. 3

   Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

4. 4

   Mix Together

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Prepare the Pan

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

6. 6

   Bake

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

7. 7

   Cool and Serve

   Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy with whipped butter if desired.