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Easy Banana Bread Recipe: The Best Comforting Treat for Any Day

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

This Easy Banana Bread Recipe is perfect for using up overripe bananas and is a comforting treat any day of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  5. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  6. Finally, stir in the flour until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • This bread can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • To enhance flavor, consider adding nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.

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