Classic Banana Bread
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4.4
Classic Banana Bread
Description
Classic Banana Bread features mashed over-ripe bananas mixed into a batter of flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Butter and a mixture of brown and white sugars are creamed together with eggs and vanilla to create a moist and flavorful base. The batter is baked at 350 degrees for about an hour, allowing the loaf to develop a golden-brown crust with a soft, tender crumb inside. The cinnamon adds a subtle warmth without overpowering the natural banana flavor.
This banana bread is a versatile treat suitable for breakfast, teatime, or a casual snack. It pairs nicely with butter or cream cheese spreads and stores well for a few days at room temperature when covered properly. Adding chopped walnuts or chocolate chips can customize the loaf for added texture and taste.
To achieve the best banana flavor and moistness, use very ripe bananas. After baking, let the bread cool slightly in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack. Storing the loaf tightly covered helps preserve freshness for up to four days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 large egg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 medium banana mashed, over-ripe
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until combined. Mix in the bananas.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then move to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas to maximize flavor and moisture.
- Optional additions like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips can be mixed in for extra texture.
- Store the banana bread tightly covered at room temperature for 3 to 4 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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