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Old Fashioned Banana Bread: The Best Comfort Recipe for Home Bakers

Old Fashioned Banana Bread

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This Old Fashioned Banana Bread recipe is the perfect comfort food for home bakers, delivering moist and flavorful results every time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 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. Add in the egg, sugar, and vanilla extract and mix well.
  5. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Gradually add the flour and mix until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
  • Add walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.

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