Old-Fashioned Banana Bread (Printable Version)
Soft loaf made with ripe bananas, vanilla, and butter. Easy baking for a nostalgic, moist treat everyone enjoys.
# Ingredients:
→ Batter
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3 ripe bananas, mashed
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115 grams unsalted butter, melted
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200 grams granulated sugar
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 pinch of salt
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190 grams all-purpose flour
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23 x 13 cm loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
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In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter until fully incorporated.
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Mix in the granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until evenly blended.
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Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture. Add all-purpose flour and gently fold until just combined; avoid overmixing.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre emerges clean.
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Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Notes:
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For best flavour, ensure the bananas are deeply ripe with brown spots.