Some people look at browning bananas with dejection. With this recipe in hand, you’ll be looking at them in elation! Easy Banana Bread incorporates the creamy smoothness of bananas with sugar and floral vanilla for a breakfast that tastes like dessert. Moist and magnificent, Easy Banana Bread really does come together easily; even the most inexperienced bakers will find this recipe accessible and fun! The only thing more fun than making it is eating it.
Ingredients
- 2-3 medium bananas, very ripe
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- salt, to taste
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a loaf pan.
Step 3 –Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl with a fork until no chunks remain.
Step 4 –Stir in the melted butter.
Step 5 –Add the baking soda and the salt into the mashed bananas.
Step 6 –Stir in the sugar, the beaten egg, and the vanilla extract.
Step 7 –Gently mix in the flour, being careful not to overmix.
Step 8 –Pour the batter evenly into the greased loaf pan.
Step 9 –Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 10 –Allow the bread to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
Step 11 –Slice and serve.
