Classic Banana Bread
A traditional American-style banana bread that is moist, fragrant, and instantly recognizable, made with ripe bananas, butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or alongside coffee.
Ingredients
- 340 g ripe bananas (pelados and machacados)
- 190 g all-purpose flour (nivelada)
- 115 g unsalted butter (derretida and lightly enfriada)
- 150 g granulated sugar (blanca)
- 2 units eggs (at room temperature)
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 5 g baking soda
- 3 g salt
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 175 °C / 350 °F. Grease and line a loaf pan about 23 x 13 cm / 9 x 5 inches.
- 2
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps for texture.
- 3
Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir until well combined.
- 4
Mix in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring with a spatula or whisk until smooth and combined.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 6
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until no visible flour remains; do not overmix.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and lightly smooth the top.
- 8
Bake at 175 °C / 350 °F for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 9
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and cool completely on a rack before slicing.
Chef tips
Use very ripe bananas with dark spots for classic flavor and a moister crumb. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent it with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
Substitutions
You can use salted butter and omit the added salt. White sugar can be replaced with brown sugar for a deeper flavor, although the most traditional version is usually made with white sugar.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
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Smoothies, sauces and soups
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Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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- Comfortable, sturdy handle
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