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A close-up of a freshly baked golden-brown banana bread loaf cooling in its pan on a white marble cooktop. A knife rests beside the pan, ready to slice into the moist, fluffy bread, revealing its soft and tender crumb.

Classic Banana Bread Recipe

This Classic Banana Bread is soft, moist, and perfectly sweet with rich banana flavor. A simple, no-fail recipe that fills your kitchen with warmth—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 231
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 ⅓ cups mashed overripe bananas

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
  • Spatula
  • Fork (for mashing bananas)
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    A close-up of a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. A metal whisk rests on the side after thoroughly combining the dry ingredients, ensuring an even texture for the banana bread batter.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth, then mix in beaten eggs.
    A close-up of a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, where softened butter and brown sugar are being creamed together. A hand mixer is partially visible in the frame, blending the ingredients into a smooth and fluffy mixture.
  4. Mash overripe bananas and stir them into the wet mixture.
    A close-up of a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, where a fork is mashing overripe bananas into a thick, slightly lumpy puree. The bananas are soft and fragrant, releasing their natural sweetness for the banana bread batter.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
    A close-up of the same glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, now with beaten eggs being gradually incorporated into the butter and sugar mixture. A spatula is gently folding the ingredients together, creating a rich and smooth batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
    A close-up of the smooth banana bread batter being poured into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan on a white marble cooktop. The batter spreads evenly, filling the pan and preparing to rise into a fluffy, golden loaf.
  7. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
    A close-up of a freshly baked golden-brown banana bread loaf cooling in its pan on a white marble cooktop. A knife rests beside the pan, ready to slice into the moist, fluffy bread, revealing its soft and tender crumb.