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Foolproof, Extra Moist Classic Banana Bread Recipe

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Bake the best banana bread every time with this simple, one-bowl recipe. You get a moist, tender loaf with classic flavor, perfect for beginners using overripe bananas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 very ripe, mashed bananas (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup milk (any kind)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or a sturdy whisk to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This step helps create a tender texture.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Add the mashed bananas to the butter mixture and mix until incorporated.
  6. Add half of the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
  7. Pour in the milk and mix briefly.
  8. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix only until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
  9. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
  10. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best moisture and sweetness.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute the granulated sugar with light brown sugar.
  • If you want chocolate chip banana bread, gently fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips during the last mixing step.
  • This recipe is excellent for beginner baking recipes and requires no mixer for a simple one bowl banana bread.

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