Banana Banana Bread

American 12 servings 15 minutes prep 60 minutes cook

The most delicious, moist loaf with loads of banana flavor. This classic banana bread recipe creates a tender, perfectly sweet treat that's wonderful toasted.

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour (2 cups)
  • baking soda (1 tsp)
  • salt (1/4 tsp)
  • brown sugar (3/4 cup)
  • butter (1/2 cup)
  • eggs (2 large, beaten)
  • mashed overripe bananas (2 1/3 cups)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan{}.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer until smooth.
  4. Stir in eggs and mashed overripe bananas until well blended.
  5. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes.
  8. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.