How To Make The Best Homemade Banana Bread
Banana bread is a timeless classic that never fails to bring comfort and satisfaction and it’s one of our absolute favorites. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a newbie in the kitchen, this recipe is so easy to follow that you’ll be making the best homemade banana bread in no time.
When we have bananas that are ripening fast, there’s no better way to use them up than making homemade banana bread. This recipe uses the staples that most people already have in their kitchen. That’s what makes this a super frugal recipe and it doesn’t take long to throw the ingredients in to make a loaf!
When I make homemade banana bread, I like to make two loaves. (I just make the recipe twice.) It freezes well and it makes a delicious breakfast, dessert or even a snack! Banana bread also makes a great gift around the holidays! You can wrap it up in cellophane, tie a pretty bow around it and VIOLA! You have a wonderful gift that just about anyone would love!
So, if you’re ready, let’s dive into making the best homemade, delicious, moist, and utterly irresistible banana bread, ever!
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How To Make The Best Homemade Banana Bread
Printable recipe card is down below.
Ingredients:
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this delicious bread:
- 1/3 cup butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
You will also need:
- 8.5″x4.5″ loaf pan
- Mixing bowl
- Potatoe masher
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan. Then, combine the sugar and the melted butter together in a bowl.
Mash The Bananas
Peel the ripe bananas and add them to the bowl with the melted butter & sugar and mash them until smooth. You can use a fork or a potato masher for this.
Next, add the egg and the vanilla extract (and the almond extract if you choose) and stir. You will then add the baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg & flour, stirring until well combined.
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for at least 45 minutes. Every oven is different so you’ll want to check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the middle. If it comes out clean, it’s done. If it doesn’t, put it back in for another 5-10 minutes. It should be a beautiful golden brown color, like the pics below.
Cool and Enjoy
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once it’s cooled, slice and enjoy this moist, flavorful banana bread!
There you have it! A scrumptious, homemade banana bread that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or just a tasty snack. The aroma of freshly baked banana bread filling your home is as comforting as the taste. So, put those overripe bananas to good use and whip up a loaf of this classic treat. Your taste buds will thank you! Bon appétit!
Tips:
- Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
- Customize: Get creative with add-ins like chocolate chips, raisins, pecans, walnuts or a swirl of peanut butter for a twist on this classic recipe.
- Storage: Store your banana bread in an airtight container to keep it fresh, but it can also be frozen for future enjoyment.
Best Homemade Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp almond extract optional
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare a loaf pan with butter, oil or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar.
- Add the bananas mash them then mix into the butter and sugar mixture.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract and almond extract and blend well.
- Mix in the baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan bake for about 45-50 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. OVEN TIMES VARY. If the toothpick comes out with batter still on it, put it back in a cook for 5-10 more minutes, until done.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Slice and enjoy!
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