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Best Banana Bread

This creamy, buttery banana bread is lusciously moist, easy to make, and perfect for the whole family. Enjoy it warm, with butter or cream cheese, for a cozy treat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas 3 ripe bananas The riper, the better. Look for those brown spots!
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup melted butter Don't skip on the melted butter; it adds velvety richness.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • a pinch salt Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg 1 large egg, beaten Make sure the egg is at room temperature for even mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 1 cup all-purpose flour You can substitute half of the flour with whole wheat for a healthier option.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  5. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Finally, mix in the flour until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer storage. Freeze slices for up to 3 months.