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Banana Bread

Classic Banana Bread Recipe

Discover how to make authentic homemade Banana Bread. An easy recipe with history, health benefits, and tips to make it perfect.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 265 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Rectangular loaf panaprox. 22x12 cm o similar
  • 2 Large bowlsone for the wet ingredients and another for the dry ones
  • 1 Fork or potato masherto mash the ripe bananas
  • Measuring spoons and cupsfor accurate ingredients
  • Hand whisk or electric mixerto incorporate eggs and mixture
  • 1 Silicone spatulato gently fold in the flour and scrape the bowl
  • 1 Sieve or strainerfor the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon
  • Knife and cutting bo
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rackto let the bread rest without the base getting soggy

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas very black on the outside, sweeter on the inside
  • ½ cup 115 g melted butter
  • ¾ cup 150 g sugar (can be brown for more moisture)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoonful of vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups 190 g all-purpose wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoonful baking soda
  • ½ teaspoonful of salt
  • ½ teaspoonful ground cinnamon optional, for more aroma
  • ½ cup walnuts or chocolate chips optional, to add extra texture

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 175 °C (350 °F).
  • Engrasa un molde rectangular de 22x12 cm o cúbrelo con papel pergamino.
  • In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  • Add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well until combined.
  • Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Gradually add to the banana mixture, folding gently.
  • Fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if you want a tastier, more textured bread.
  • Pour the mixture into the pan.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan and place on a rack to cool completely.
  • Serve in slices with coffee, tea, or milk.

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Notes

  • For a lighter version, replace half of the butter with unsweetened applesauce.
  • If you want more moisture, use brown sugar or add 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt.
  • It keeps for up to 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container, or 5 days refrigerated.
  • It can also be frozen in slices wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in an airtight bag.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gfat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 220mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.2mg
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