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The Perfect Banana Bread

Homemade Banana Loaf


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  • Author: Diana Mieczan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 9 slices) 1x

Description

Banana bread is a modern classic that transcends food fads and diets. This recipe has been developed over the course of 20 years and creates a loaf that is deliciously moist and flavorful, with the perfect amount of sweetness.


Ingredients

Scale

2 large eggs

2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour

1½ cups (300 g) brown sugar

½ stick (4 tablespoons / 60 g) unsalted butter, melted

1 dash (1/16 teaspoon) salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

Seeds scraped from ? vanilla bean pod

4 teaspoons milk

1 tablespoon honey

2 large ripe bananas, mashed


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Butter and lightly flour a 4×8-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Slowly pour in the melted butter and whisk to combine thoroughly.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

  • Gradually add the flour into the egg-sugar mixture, stirring gently.
  • Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla seeds.
  • Stir to evenly distribute all ingredients.

Step 4: Add Bananas and Remaining Ingredients

  • Mix milk and honey into the batter until fully combined.
  • Fold in mashed bananas gently, until just incorporated. Do not overmix.

Step 5: Bake

  • Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for approximately 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

  • Let banana bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove carefully and let cool completely on a wire rack for another 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Ripe Bananas: Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Vanilla Alternative: If vanilla pods are unavailable, substitute with 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
  • Avoid Overmixing: Overmixing can lead to dense bread; mix ingredients just until combined.
  • Cover: I like to use 2 paper or tinfoil baking sheets for my loaf pan. It prevents the sides and bottom of the loaf from burning. I also start off by covering the whole mixture with the foil for the first half an hour in the oven.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 315
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 245mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg