Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by greasing it with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth and mostly free of lumps.
- Stir in melted butter, then add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully blended.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently to distribute.
- Sift in all-purpose flour and fold everything together, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth it evenly, then tap gently on the counter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness when the top is golden brown.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Slice the bread once cooled completely, enjoy warm or store as desired.
Nutrition
Notes
Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter for a light and fluffy texture.
