Welcome to the wonderful world of banana bread, where the bananas have a party and the oven is the bouncer! Get ready to make a delightful loaf that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Let’s dive into this easy-peasy recipe that even your pet goldfish could manage (well, with a little help)! Just grab those ripe bananas hanging out in your fruit bowl and let’s get started!
Joy’s Easy Banana Bread
This banana bread is so easy to make that you can whip it up while wearing your favorite cozy socks and watching your favorite show. Just make sure you save some for later; otherwise, you might end up devouring the whole loaf in one sitting - not that anyone’s judging!
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup sugar (or more if you’re feeling indulgent!)
- 1/3 cup butter, melted (because butter makes everything better!)
- 1 egg, beaten (the glue that holds it all together!)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (you’ll want good vibes from the start!)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (for that puffiness we all love!)
- Pinch of salt (just a pinch to keep it classy!)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (because we need something to hold all that banana goodness!)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Yes, it’s time to blast that ol’ oven to life!
- In a mixing bowl, mash those ripe bananas with a fork until smooth like your best karaoke performance!
- Stir in the melted butter into the mashed bananas. Feel free to channel your inner butter whisperer!
- Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract, and mix it all up like you’re creating a potion for joy.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mix. Give it a good stir—you’re closer to glory!
- Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated. You don’t want to overwork it, or it might just sulk in the corner.
- Pour your delicious batter into a greased loaf pan—I recommend a loaf pan because, well, that’s how banana bread rolls!
- Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Pro tip: distract yourself with dance moves to avoid impatience!
- Once baked, let it cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. But not before stealing a tiny slice, of course!
And just like that, you’ve crafted a symphony of flavors within a loaf! Dig in, share with friends (or don’t, we won’t tell!), and remember to stash a piece away for yourself for those inevitable late-night cravings!
source: cook.me
