Classic Banana Bread Recipe

Classic Banana Bread Recipe

This Classic Banana Bread presents itself as a traditional dessert that uses ripe bananas to create a soft texture and natural sweetness. The recipe offers vanilla notes and walnut crunch options which create a basic yet fulfilling dish that works well with coffee during breakfast or as a snack in the afternoon. The comforting loaf requires only one hour of preparation time to become a beloved family treat.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas (about 200g)
• 100g of granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 50g of melted butter
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 150g of all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp of baking soda
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 50g of chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Use a mixing bowl to mash the ripe bananas until they become smooth.
3. The bananas receive the addition of granulated sugar and melted butter and egg and vanilla extract which creates a well-mixed mixture.
4. A separate bowl contains the flour mixture with baking soda and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture while mixing until the ingredients just combine without overmixing.
6. Add chopped walnuts to the mixture if you choose to include them.
7. The batter needs to be poured into a loaf pan that has been properly greased.
8. The preheated oven needs 50-60 minutes to bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center shows no signs of moisture.
9. The loaf needs a brief resting period in the pan before it can be moved to a wire rack to finish cooling down.