Banana Bread Recipe: A Classic Comfort Treat
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl. Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and yogurt.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just blended. Fold in mix-ins, if using.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Don’t overmix batter to keep bread light.
- Add cinnamon or nuts for extra flavor.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for 3 months.