Classic Banana Bread
Moist, delicious banana bread recipe that is easy to make and perfect for breakfast or snacking.
10m
Prep Time
50m
Cook Time
8
Servings
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Step 4
Stir in the mashed bananas and chopped walnuts, if using.
Step 5
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Step 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Slice and serve.