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Perfect Banana Bread Every Time with Ripe Bananas

This foolproof banana bread recipe yields moist, flavorful slices every time, perfect for using ripe bananas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Wet ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas ripe bananas, mashed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes.
  6. Let cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.