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A close-up of a moist slice from a Simply Perfect Banana Bread Recipe, with a golden-brown crust.

Simply Perfect Banana Bread

This recipe yields a moist and flavorful banana bread. It is straightforward to prepare and results in a classic quick bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Stir in the melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  6. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can substitute brown sugar for the granulated sugar. If your bananas are not very ripe, the bread may be less moist.

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