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Banana Bread
This Banana Bread recipe yields a classic moist loaf made from mashed ripe bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, and melted butter. The batter maintains a chunky texture to prevent toughness, resulting in a tender crumb. Optional walnuts on top add a subtle crunch and nuttiness. It’s a comforting baked good ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
462 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar granulated white
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg lightly beaten, large
- 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled, unsalted
- 3 banana approximately 1 pound (500g), mashed well, about 1-1/2 cups, ripe, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
Garnish: (Optional)
- walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Butter and flour the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 x 3 inch (23 x 12 x 7 cm) loaf pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined, creating a thick and chunky batter. (It’s important not to overmix; the batter should not be smooth. Overmixing can result in tough, rubbery bread.)
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and place some walnuts on top for garnish. Bake until the bread is golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool, then remove the bread from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- This recipe makes one 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf, providing a well-sized banana bread for small groups.
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread; keep it lumpy before baking.
- Walnuts on top add texture but can be omitted if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4people
Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
100g
(33%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
251mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
49g
(98%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 100g | 33% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.