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Super Moist and Easy Classic Banana Bread

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Make the best homemade banana bread with this simple, foolproof recipe. It guarantees a moist texture perfect for using up overripe bananas.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Add the flour to the wet ingredients. Mix only until the flour disappears. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, substitute 1/4 cup of the flour with 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt.
  • If you want chocolate chips, fold in 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chips before pouring the batter into the pan.
  • To create a cinnamon swirl, mix 1 tablespoon of cinnamon with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and sprinkle half over the batter before baking, then swirl gently with a knife.

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