Banana Bread Recipe Food Network
This Tasty Banana Bread Recipe is a simple yet delicious homemade treat that’s moist, flavorful, and easy to make. Using ripe bananas, butter, eggs, sugar, and a few pantry staples, this recipe creates a soft and tender loaf with a rich banana taste. You can customize it by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon for extra flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls One large and one medium-sized for wet and dry ingredients.
- Whisk For blending wet ingredients smoothly.
- Spatula or Wooden Spoon For mixing the batter without overworking it.
- Measuring Cups & Spoons For accurate ingredient measurements.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon) in a bowl.
- Whisk mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, then fold in optional add-ins.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack before slicing.
Notes
- Use Overripe Bananas – The riper, the better! Dark, spotty bananas provide more sweetness and moisture.
- Do Not Overmix – Stir the batter gently to keep the bread soft and fluffy. Overmixing can make it dense.
- Room Temperature Ingredients – Eggs and butter should be at room temperature for even mixing.
- Test for Doneness – Insert a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, it's ready.
- Cool Before Slicing – Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to prevent sogginess.
- Storage Tips – Store at room temp for 4 days, refrigerate for a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Customize the Flavor – Add cinnamon, nutmeg, nuts, chocolate chips, or even coconut for variations.