Ingredients
Method
Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Sugar and Butter
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the brown sugar and softened butter using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients
- Add the beaten eggs and mashed bananas to the butter mixture. Mix well until combined.
5. Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
6. Pour and Bake
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Storage: Wrap the cooled banana bread tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.
- Substitutions: Replace butter with vegetable oil or applesauce for a slightly different texture.
- Add-Ins: Incorporate nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits for extra flavor and texture.