Introduction
Banana bread is a soft, moist, and flavorful classic made with ripe bananas. It is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, and a great way to use overripe bananas.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instruction
Preheat oven to 180°C
Grease and line a loaf pan
In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth
Add melted butter and mix well
Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract
Mix until combined
In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture
Mix gently until just combined
Pour batter into prepared pan
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Allow to cool before slicing
Method
This recipe uses the creaming and mixing method where wet and dry ingredients are combined separately, then gently mixed to create a soft batter. Baking allows the bread to rise and develop a tender texture.
Benefits
Rich in natural sweetness from bananas
Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
Great way to reduce food waste
Suitable for breakfast or snack
Nutrition
Provides carbohydrates for energy
Contains potassium from bananas
Moderate fat content from butter
Source of protein from eggs
Tips
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor
Do not overmix the batter to keep it soft
Add nuts or chocolate chips for variation
Store in an airtight container for freshness
Conclusion
Banana bread is a comforting and delicious homemade treat that is easy to make and loved by everyone. Perfect for any time of the day.