Classic Banana Bread
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Classic Banana Bread
Description
Classic Banana Bread starts with mashed ripe bananas mixed with melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar, providing moisture and sweetness. The batter includes beaten egg and vanilla extract for richness and fragrance. Ground cinnamon and optional nutmeg give a subtle spice note, blending into the sweet banana base. Baking powder and baking soda provide lift to create a light and tender crumb.
The bread is baked in a 9x5-inch loaf pan until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, indicating proper doneness. Cooling on a wire rack after resting in the pan avoids sogginess from condensation. The flavor is mildly sweet with soft moistness balanced by the warm spices.
This banana bread suits a casual breakfast or afternoon snack, served plain or with butter. It uses simple ingredients typical in home kitchens and celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe bananas.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe banana peeled
- 1/3 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x5" loaf pan. Set pan aside.
- To a large mixing bowl, add bananas and mash with a fork until semi-smooth. Use a rubber spatula to stir in melted butter, sugar, beaten egg and vanilla.
- Add in baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, nutmeg (if using), and stir to combine.
- Add in flour and stir until just combined and no flour streaks remain.
- Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let loaf cool in pan for a few minutes, then remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1standard
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1835 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1835kcal | 92% |
| Carbohydrates | 281g | 94% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 68g | 105% |
| Saturated Fat | 41g | 205% |
| Cholesterol | 349mg | 116% |
| Sodium | 1929mg | 80% |
| Potassium | 775mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 135g | 270% |
| Vitamin A | 2161IU | 43% |
| Calcium | 304mg | 30% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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