Basic Banana Bread
Banana bread became popular during the Great Depression as a way to use overripe bananas instead of wasting them.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Basic Banana Bread
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
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Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
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In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in the chopped walnuts.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 240kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.