How long does it take to bake the banana bread?

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

What should I do if my bananas aren't ripe enough?

You can bake the bananas at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes until they are soft and blackened.

Can I use a stand mixer for this recipe?

Yes, you can use a stand mixer, but mixing by hand is recommended for better control and texture.

What size loaf pan should I use?

Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan for this recipe.

Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Banana Bread Recipe
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1 loaf
Ingredients: 215 g all-purpose flour; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp baking soda; 3 medium ripe bananas (baked until soft); 150 g brown sugar (packed tightly); 120 g unsalted butter (room temperature); 2 large eggs (room temperature); 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Original video by Preppy Kitchen on YouTube6:11

About this recipe

Banana bread is a classic treat that's perfect for using up overripe bananas, and this recipe from Preppy Kitchen makes it super easy. With a soft and moist texture, it's packed with flavors of banana, brown sugar, and cinnamon, making it a delightful breakfast option or snack.

The trick here is baking the bananas until they're soft and blackened, which enhances their sweetness and flavor. This method allows you to use bananas that are past their prime without waiting for them to ripen perfectly.

Ingredient notes

Use 3 medium ripe bananas, baked until soft for the best flavor.
For the flour, 215 grams is equivalent to 1 and 3/4 cups if you're measuring by volume.
The brown sugar should be packed tightly, which is about 150 grams.

Tips from Preppy Kitchen’s video

Baking the bananas before mashing them helps achieve a sweeter and more flavorful banana paste.
When creaming the butter and brown sugar, ensure your butter is at room temperature for the best texture.
Be careful not to overmix the batter when folding in the dry ingredients; this will help keep the bread tender and fluffy.

Good to know

How long does it take to bake the banana bread?: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
What should I do if my bananas aren't ripe enough?: You can bake the bananas at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes until they are soft and blackened.
Can I use a stand mixer for this recipe?: Yes, you can use a stand mixer, but mixing by hand is recommended for better control and texture.
What size loaf pan should I use?: Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan for this recipe.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Preppy Kitchen: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 1 loafTime 60 minutes

Ingredients

Steps

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Bake the ripe bananas on a baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes until they are soft and blackened.
3
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda. Set aside.
4
Mash the baked bananas in a bowl until they form a paste.
5
In a separate bowl, cream together the brown sugar and unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
6
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
7
Fold the mashed bananas into the mixture.
8
Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
9
Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
10
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level it out.
11
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.