Simply The Best Banana Bread Recipe
About this recipe
This Simply The Best Banana Bread recipe is all about simplicity and flavor. With just a few easy steps, you can whip up a moist and delicious loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.
The creator emphasizes how straightforward the process is, making it accessible for everyone, even without an electric mixer.
Ingredient notes
- All-purpose flour is also known as plain flour in many countries.
- The walnuts are optional but recommended for enhancing flavor.
Tips from BakeLikeAPro’s video
- Mash the bananas well to ensure they blend smoothly into the batter.
- Melt the butter before adding it to the banana mixture for better incorporation.
- You can omit the extra salt if you prefer, as the recipe uses salted butter.
Good to know
- How long does it take to bake the banana bread?
- It takes 50 minutes to bake in the preheated oven.
- What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
- What is the role of the baking soda in this recipe?
- The baking soda is added to the mixture along with salt and cinnamon to help the banana bread rise.
- Can I add walnuts to the banana bread?
- Yes, walnuts are optional but enhance the flavor of the banana bread.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to BakeLikeAPro: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
- 2
Mash the three ripe large bananas in a bowl.
- 3
Melt the salted butter and pour it into the banana mixture.
- 4
Add the vanilla extract to the mixture.
- 5
Slightly scramble the two large eggs and add them to the mixture.
- 6
Add the all-purpose flour to the mixture and stir well.
- 7
Add the granulated sugar to the mixture and mix well.
- 8
Add the salt, baking soda, and cinnamon to the mixture and mix well.
- 9
Add the walnuts to the mixture and stir to combine.
- 10
Grease a glass baking pan and pour the mixture into it.
- 11
Top the mixture with a few walnuts before baking.
- 12
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from BakeLikeAPro’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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