Classic Banana Bread

Classic Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
   • Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Add Dry Ingredients:
   • Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the banana mixture and stir to combine.
   • Gradually add the flour, stirring until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • If the top of the loaf starts to brown too quickly, you can tent it loosely with aluminum foil halfway through baking.
5. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Once cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy your moist and delicious classic banana bread!

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or other mix-ins of your choice. It’s perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or as a sweet treat any time of day