2 Banana Bread Recipe
This easy "2 Banana Bread Recipe" is a quick and delicious way to turn ripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf. With just two bananas and common ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, this recipe is simple enough for beginner bakers yet yields a satisfying result. The bread comes together in a few easy steps—mash the bananas, mix the wet and dry ingredients, fold them together, and bake for about an hour. Optional add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or spices can be included to add extra flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls One large mixing bowl for combining the wet ingredients and mashed bananas, and another smaller bowl for the dry ingredients.
- Fork or Potato Masher To mash the bananas until smooth.
- Measuring cups and spoons For accurately measuring the flour, sugar, butter, and other ingredients.
- Hand Mixer or Whisk A hand mixer makes mixing the wet ingredients faster, but a whisk works just as well if you don't have one.
- Rubber spatula or spoon To gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cups 2 Ripe Bananas
- 1/2 Cups Unsalted Butter
- 1 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the 2 ripe bananas in a bowl, then mix with softened butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold into the wet mixture.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Banana Ripeness: Use overripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and moisture. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread will be.
- Butter Temperature: Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing. Cold butter can cause the batter to be lumpy and harder to combine.
- Don’t Overmix: When combining the dry and wet ingredients, mix gently until just combined. Overmixing can lead to a dense loaf.
- Baking Time Variation: Oven temperatures vary, so check the banana bread after 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, it’s ready.
- Customizing the Recipe: You can easily add extras like chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon to enhance the flavor. Just fold them into the batter gently before baking.
- Storage: Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the loaf for up to 2-3 months.
- Avoid Underbaking: Be sure the bread is fully baked before removing it from the oven. A slightly underbaked loaf may fall apart once it cools.