Hey there, baking enthusiasts! Are you ready to dive into a recipe that will make your kitchen smell so good that even your microwave will be jealous? Today, we’re whipping up some absolutely delightful Banana Bread that’s so good, it might just make you question why you ever bought that pre-packaged loaf. Spoiler alert: you won’t!
Banana Bread: The Overachieving Loaf
This Banana Bread Recipe is loaded with ripe bananas, tangy sweet goodness, and just a dash of love. Let’s get ready to turn those spotty bananas into a baked masterpiece!
Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas (the more spots, the better!)
- 1/3 cup melted butter (the kind that makes you want to lick the spatula)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (because we could all use a little lift!)
- Pinch of salt (not the whole shaker, unless you’re feeling adventurous)
- 3/4 cup sugar (you can reduce this to 1/2 cup if you’re counting calories, but who are we kidding?)
- 1 large egg (beaten, not thrown in with rage)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for that hint of fairy dust)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (the magic glue of the baking world)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Trust me, your bread will thank you.
- In a mixing bowl, mash those overripe bananas with a fork until smooth (the smoother, the better—think of making banana smoothie without the liquid).
- Stir in the melted butter, then sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture. Give it a good mix!
- Now drop in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix it until it’s all combined—get in there like you mean it!
- Finally, fold in the flour gently. Overmixing is a crime against banana bread!
- Pour the batter into a greased 4x8 inch loaf pan. Tap it on the counter to make sure there are no air bubbles (or it might explode in the oven—and not in a good way).
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Your nose will tell you when it’s almost done.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack. Try not to eat it all straight from the pan!
Once it’s done cooling, slice up your glorious creation and enjoy! Use your *best* plate or, you know, just eat it straight from the countertop. It’s banana bread, you can do what you want!
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