What Do You Need?
Making banana bread is a simple, delicious and rewarding experience. To get started, you need the following ingredients: 3-4 ripe bananas, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 cup of melted butter, 1 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1-2 beaten eggs and 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour.
Prepping The Bananas
The first step is to prepping the bananas. Mash the three or four ripe bananas in a bowl with a fork or a potato masher. Make sure to mash them until they are completely smooth. Once this is done, you can set the mashed bananas aside and move on to the next step.
Mixing The Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour together. Make sure to mix them thoroughly so that they are evenly distributed. Once this is done, you can set the bowl aside and move on to the next step.
Making The Batter
In a large bowl, add the melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract and beaten eggs. Mix all the ingredients together until they are fully combined. Then add the mashed bananas and mix until everything is fully incorporated. Finally, add the dry ingredients and mix until you have a smooth batter.
Baking The Banana Bread
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. Pour the batter into the greased pan and spread it out evenly. Place the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the banana bread is done. If not, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Cooling And Serving
Once the banana bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Once cooled, slice the banana bread into thick slices. Serve the slices with butter or cream cheese. Enjoy!
Conclusion
Making banana bread is a simple and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. With the steps outlined above, you can make a delicious and moist banana bread in just about an hour. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, why not try your hand at making banana bread?