Best Banana Bread Recipe
A moist and delicious banana bread perfect for using up ripe bananas, made with simple ingredients and a touch of vanilla.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 3.5 medium bananas or 2 large bananas
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two 8x4 bread pans with parchment paper or grease well with butter or baking spray.
- Mash the bananas until well mashed with small bits for texture and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar together, then add the eggs and mix until combined.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined, then incorporate the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool for 5-10 minutes in the pan, then remove and cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or with butter.
Notes
For an extra delicious treat, spread a little butter on the warm banana bread before serving.