Best Banana Bread Recipe

Here’s a delightful banana bread recipe that’s both simple and delicious:

Classic Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 4 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Cream the sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this step.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too much, you can cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
9. Cool the bread in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) or chocolate chips to the batter.
• Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and texture. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more moist your bread will be.
• Store banana bread at room temperature, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Enjoy your delicious homemade banana bread!