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Banana Bread

A simple, quick recipe for delightful banana bread that fills your home with a sweet aroma, perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper the bananas, the sweeter the bread.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • a pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar Consider using brown sugar for richer flavor.
  • 1 large egg, beaten Can be replaced with a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  5. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  6. Finally, fold in the flour until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Feel free to add mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or spices to customize your banana bread.