Classic Banana Bread –
This is my favorite Banana Bread recipe, it’s easy to make, super moist and full of great banana flavor and crunchy walnuts. I don’t think I’ve ever met someone that didn’t like Banana Bread, although some people prefer it without nuts but my family loves the walnuts added in so that’s how I usually make it.
This recipe is so easy to make all you need is some overripe bananas and some pantry staples that most people always have on hand. Banana bread is incredibly versatile. You can enjoy it plain, or you can add nuts, chocolate chips, or even a swirl of cinnamon to make it your own. It can be eaten as a breakfast item, a snack, or even a dessert.
Classic Banana Bread is more than just a recipe; it’s a tradition that brings comfort and joy. Its simplicity and adaptability make it a loved staple in kitchens everywhere.
So, the next time you have a few overripe bananas on your counter, remember that you’re just a few steps away from a delicious homemade treat. Happy baking!
What is Banana Bread?
Banana Bread is a quick bread made from mashed bananas mixed with eggs, flour, sugar, butter, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Banana bread is also considered to be a sweet bread with nuts or raisins mixed into the ingredients to enhance the flavor.
The origin of Banana Bread can be traced back to the early 20th century, a period when baking soda and baking powder became common household items. During the Great Depression, resourceful home cooks didn’t want to waste overripe bananas, so they started baking them into bread.
Ingredients
- overripe bananas, mashed
- butter, melted
- granulated sugar
- eggs
- flour
- vanilla extract
- baking soda
- baking powder
- salt
How to make Banana Bread
Preheat the oven to 350° F and grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan. I like to use my cast iron loaf pan for this bread because it heats evenly and gives it a nice, golden brown crust.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed banana with the melted butter.
Add the eggs, granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
Sift together the dry ingredients (2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt).
Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture.
Fold in the ½ cup of chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter in a pre-greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350°F for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for about 20 minutes.
Tools For This Recipe
(Amazon affiliate links)- These are the tools I use when making this recipe!
- Cast Iron Bread Pan– Cast iron bread pans heat the bread evenly and give it a nice, golden brown crust.
- Pyrex glass mixing bowl – The Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl is handy to store in the fridge and freezer when you need to freeze contents or keep them fresh.
- Silicone Whisk– These whisks work great and they keep my pans scratch-free.
More Delicious Recipes To Try
Rice Krispie Bars
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Lasagna
Steak Shish Kabobs
Classic Banana Bread
This is an excellent Banana Bread recipe, moist, easy to make and full of flavor!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Rest Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Bread and Muffins
Cuisine American
- 3 overripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cups butter melted
- ⅔ cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoons salt
- ½ cups chopped walnuts
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Preheat the oven to 350°F, grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with softened butter, and set it aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed banana with the melted butter.
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Add ⅔ cup sugar, 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract and stir together until combined.
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Sift together the dry ingredients (2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt).
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Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture.
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Fold in the ½ cup of chopped walnuts.
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Pour the batter in a pre-greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
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Bake at 350°F for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for about 20 minutes.
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Remove bread from the loaf pan and serve with soft butter.
