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Ultimate Banana Bread Guide: Ingredients, Temps, Tips

This guide provides a straightforward recipe for moist banana bread, perfect for home bakers. Learn the essential ingredients, baking temperatures, and tips for achieving a delicious, freezer-friendly loaf.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling in pan 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 208

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas from 2 to 3 large bananas
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9 x 5-inch loaf pan
  • Medium bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the mashed bananas, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and mix well. The mixture may look a little curdled; this is normal.
  4. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  6. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 394mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g

Notes

To freeze, wrap the completely cooled bread securely in aluminum foil or freezer wrap, or place it in a freezer bag. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.

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