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Banana Bread Recipe

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For this recipe, you will need 2-3 medium very ripe bananas, 1/3 cup melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, a pinch of salt, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 large beaten egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Ingredients

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The preparation time for this recipe is 10 minutes, the cooking time is 60 minutes, and the total time is 70 minutes. This recipe yields 1 loaf and serves 8 to 10 people

Preparation

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The best bananas for banana bread are those that are overripe. The yellow peels should be at least half browned, and the bananas inside squishy and browning

Banana Selection

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Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and buttering an 8x4-inch loaf pan

Preheat and Butter

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In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas

Mashing Bananas

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Next, add the baking soda, salt, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix well

Adding Ingredients

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Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring until just combined

Adding Flour

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Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes at 350°F (175°C)."

Baking

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To check if the bread is done, insert a toothpick or wooden skewer into the center. It should come out clean, with a few dry crumbs

Checking Doneness

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Once baked, let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely before slicing and serving

Cooling and Serving

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Wrapped well, the banana bread will keep at room temperature for 4 days. For longer storage, refrigerate the loaf

Storage

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Feel free to adapt this recipe to your liking. You can swap out some of the sugar for light brown sugar, replace some of the flour with white whole wheat flour, add cinnamon, nuts, dried fruit, or even chocolate chips.

Adaptations

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