Banana Bread
A simple and delicious banana bread recipe, perfect for using up overripe bananas and easy to customize with various add-ins.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces overripe bananas The riper, the better!
- 2 pieces eggs Use room temperature eggs.
- 1/2 cup melted butter Oil can be substituted, but butter is preferred for flavor.
- 1 cup sugar Adjust based on banana sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Make sure it's fresh.
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Whole wheat can be mixed in for a nuttier flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth.
- Add in the eggs, melted butter, sugar, salt, baking soda, and mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into a greased bread pan.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use overripe bananas, and let the bread cool before storing. To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a zip-top bag. Can be made into muffins or a bundt cake.