Classic Banana Bread
Traditional dish · American
A moist and tender quick bread, perfect for using up ripe bananas. This classic recipe delivers a comforting, sweet, and slightly spiced loaf.
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Ingredients
- Ripe bananas3 large
- All-purpose flour1 1/2 cups
- Granulated sugar3/4 cup
- Unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup
- Eggs2 large
- Baking soda1 teaspoon
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
- 3
Stir in the softened butter and sugar until well combined.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- 8
Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
