Description
A simple and reliable banana bread recipe using ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the flour until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
For a little extra richness, serve slices with butter or cream cheese. For dessert, top slices with ice cream and caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American