Banana Bread
Looking for the perfect banana bread recipe? Our Simple Eats Kitchen banana bread is moist, flavorful, and easy to make. This classic recipe features ripe bananas, warm spices, and a deliciously soft texture that's perfect for breakfast or dessert. Follow our step-by-step instructions to bake a loaf that will have your family and friends begging for more of this irresistible banana bread recipe.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas, yogurt or sour cream, and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just blended.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
This recipe yields one loaf of banana bread. Feel free to add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture. Enjoy!