The Best Banana Bread Recipe and How to Bake It
About this recipe
Banana bread is a classic comfort food, perfect for using up overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste. This recipe from Cooking Con Claudia promises a moist and delicious loaf that's easy to whip up, making it a go-to for any home baker.
Claudia emphasizes that the riper the bananas, the better the flavor, and her method ensures that the bread stays moist even days after baking. It's a simple recipe that can be adjusted to fit your taste, whether you prefer nuts or chocolate chips.
Ingredient notes
- You can use walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips based on your preference.
Tips from Cooking Con Claudia’s video
- Make sure to bake until the center has completely set for the best texture.
- Check the bread after 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
Good to know
- How long does it take to bake the banana bread?
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, checking after 50 minutes.
- What ingredients do I need to make this banana bread?
- You need 4 ripe bananas, 1 stick of melted butter, 2 eggs at room temperature, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1.75 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.75 cup of dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 1 cup of walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips.
- What is the first step in making the banana bread?
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- What should I do with the bananas before mixing them with other ingredients?
- Smash the 4 ripe bananas down until well mashed.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Cooking Con Claudia: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2
In a bowl, add 4 ripe bananas and smash them down until well mashed.
- 3
Add 1 stick of melted butter, 2 eggs at room temperature, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until combined and no egg yolk is visible.
- 4
Add 1 and 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup of dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the wet mixture. Fold until well combined.
- 5
Mix in 1 cup of walnuts (or your choice of nuts or chocolate chips).
- 6
Lightly spray a bread mold with nonstick cooking spray and remove any excess.
- 7
Transfer the batter into the prepared bread mold and spread it evenly. Top with additional walnuts if desired.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, checking after 50 minutes.
- 9
After baking, allow the banana bread to sit for a couple of minutes before removing it from the mold.
- 10
Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity for walnuts was inferred based on common usage in banana bread recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Cooking Con Claudia’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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