Classic Banana Bread Recipe

Classic Banana Bread Recipe

This banana bread is simple, comforting, and requires no mixer—just a bowl and a fork. Cleanup couldn’t be easier!

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Classic Banana Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings:

Ingredients

2 to 3 medium very ripe bananas, peeled (about 1¼–1½ cups mashed)
⅓ cup (76 g) melted butter (unsalted or salted)
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- Use ½ cup for a less sweet loaf, or 1 cup for extra sweetness
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups (205 g) all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Butter or lightly grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.

2. Mash the Bananas

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth.

3. Add the Butter

Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas until fully combined.

4. Mix in the Rest

Add the baking soda and salt, then mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
Finally, fold in the flour until just combined. Don’t overmix.

5. Bake the Bread

Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 55–65 minutes at 350°F (175°C), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
If the top browns too quickly while the center is still underdone, tent loosely with foil and continue baking until fully set.

6. Cool and Serve

Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Slice with a bread knife for clean, even pieces.

Storage

Room temperature: up to 4 days (wrapped well)
Refrigerated: up to 5 days
Frozen: wrap tightly and store for longer-term keeping

Notes

Use an 8x4-inch loaf pan for best results. If using a larger pan:

8½x4½-inch: bake 47–57 minutes
9x5-inch: bake 45–55 minutes (will yield a flatter loaf)

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