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banana bread loaf
Jemero Carter

banana bread loaf

banana bread loaf
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas very ripe — the darker and softer, the better
  • ⅓ cup melted butter salted or unsalted
  • ¾ cup sugar you can reduce slightly if you prefer it less sweet
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan well.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter until combined.
  4. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Sprinkle in the baking soda and salt; stir gently to combine.
  6. Add the flour and stir until just combined — avoid overmixing.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely (or slice while still slightly warm if preferred).

Notes

  • Carbohydrates: moderate to high (from banana, sugar, flour)
  • Fat: moderate (from butter and egg)
  • Protein: small to moderate (from egg, banana)