Banana bread is a classic and delicious baked treat that is easy to make at home. Here is a simple recipe for making a moist and flavorful banana bread:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium-sized bananas)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the mashed bananas.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the banana bread for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before removing it from the pan.
- Enjoy your homemade banana bread warm or at room temperature, sliced and spread with butter or topped with your favorite spread.
Optional: you can add nuts, chocolate chips, or other ingredients to make your banana bread more delicious.
Tips:
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter or your bread will be tough.
- You can also add 1/2 tsp of cinnamon powder to the dry ingredients to give it a nice aroma.
With this recipe, you can enjoy the delicious taste of homemade banana bread in no time!