Making banana bread is a delicious and straightforward process. Here’s a basic recipe to guide you:
Ingredients:
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch (10×20 cm) loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add the melted butter: Melt the butter and mix it into the mashed bananas.
- Add the baking soda and salt: Stir the baking soda and a pinch of salt into the banana mixture.
- Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla: Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and stir until well combined.
- Incorporate the flour: Gently fold in the flour until the batter is just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as it can make the bread tough.
- Pour into the pan: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy: Once cooled, slice and serve your delicious homemade banana bread!
You can also customize your banana bread by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or spices like cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor. Enjoy your homemade banana bread!