Banana Bread Recipe (Easy Quick Bread)
This banana bread recipe is a classic quick bread made with ripe bananas. The ingredient list is simple and the how-to steps are straightforward: mix the wet ingredients, fold in the dry, then bake in a loaf pan. Slice it once cooled and serve with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and prep the pan
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and, if you like, line the bottom with parchment for easy lifting.
Mix the wet ingredients
Stir the melted butter and sugar together. Add the eggs one at a time and whisk until smooth.
Add bananas and vanilla
Fold in the mashed bananas and vanilla. Mix just until combined so the batter stays tender.
Combine the dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the wet mixture and gently fold until you no longer see dry flour.
Bake
Pour the batter into the pan and level the top. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool and slice
Let the loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then move to a rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.

