Banana Bread

v1.0

by Folsom Bakes (AI-curated)

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Banana Bread
Servings: 10Batch: 1 loafPrep: 15 minCook: 60 minInactive: 60 minTotal: 135 min

Very ripe bananas provide the sweetness and moisture for a tender, full-flavored loaf. Melted butter and minimal mixing keep the crumb soft instead of tough.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups (225 g) All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 3 (340 g) Very ripe bananaspeeled and mashed
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) Unsalted buttermelted and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) Packed light brown sugar
  • 2 Large eggsat room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9 by 5 inch loaf pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Two mixing bowls
  • Wire rack

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan and line the long sides with parchment.

    5 min

  2. 2

    Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.

    2 min

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whisk the mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until evenly combined.

    3 min

  4. 4

    Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture just until no dry streaks remain. Do not beat the batter.

    2 min

  5. 5

    Spread the batter in the pan. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until the loaf is deeply golden, the center springs back, and a tester comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.

    60 min

  6. 6

    Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift the loaf onto a wire rack and cool for at least 45 minutes before slicing.

    60 min

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Printed September 4, 2026