- If you have some overripe bananas, or craving something comforting and delicious, banana bread is one of those comforting treats that’s hard to resist
- It can be eaten for breakfast, as a snack or dessert and it is easy to make at home
- Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make banana bread
Banana bread is a classic treat that’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. The best part? It’s easy to make! It is also a great way to use those overripe bananas sitting on your counter.
If you're a beginner baker or just someone who wants to whip up something tasty without too much stress, banana bread is your go-to recipe.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to making a moist, flavorful banana bread that everyone will love.
DIY: How to make banana bread
Ingredients:
3 ripe bananas (the riper, the better)
1/3 cup melted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar (you can use less if you prefer it less sweet)
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
A pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Optional ingredients:
1/2 cup of chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work well)
Chocolate chips
Cinnamon (if you like a bit of spice)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven and prepare your pan.
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper. This ensures that the banana bread will come out easily once it's done baking.
2. Mash the bananas.
In a large mixing bowl, peel your bananas and mash them with a fork or potato masher. You want them to be nice and mushy,lumps are totally fine.
3. Mix in the wet ingredients.
Stir in the melted butter with the mashed bananas. Then, add in the brown sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together until well combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients.
Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the banana mixture, and stir it in. Finally, add the flour and gently fold it into the wet mixture. Be careful not to overmix, stir just until everything is combined. Overmixing can make your banana bread dense instead of light and fluffy.
5. Stir in your extras (optional)
If you’re feeling adventurous, now is the time to add in any extras like chopped nuts or chocolate chips. They give the bread a nice texture and extra flavour. You can also sprinkle a little cinnamon into the batter for a warm, spicy taste.
6. Pour the batter into the pan.
Once everything is mixed, pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
7. Bake the banana bread.
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The top should be golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the centre should come out clean. If the toothpick still has wet batter on it, give it a few more minutes in the oven.
8. Cool and enjoy.
Once your banana bread is done, take it out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. If you can wait that long.
Tips:
Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be. Bananas with brown spots are ideal.
Don’t overmix the batter: Stir just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can result in a dense loaf.
Customise it: Banana bread is a versatile recipe. You can mix in raisins, coconut flakes, or even swirl in some peanut butter.
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