Moist Banana Bread
A classic comfort dessert with a tender crumb
Where it began
My grandmother used to make this banana bread for our family gatherings, and it was always a hit. She'd ripen the bananas on the counter, and the aroma would fill the entire house. I still make it the same way, and it brings back fond memories.
Make it your own.
Ingredients
Main
Method
1. Preheat and prepare the loaf pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Mix wet ingredients
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the sugar and melted butter until well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. If using walnuts, fold them in gently.
5. Pour the batter into the loaf pan
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake the bread
Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool the bread
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.