Hey everyone! So, I’ve been craving banana bread lately, the kind that just hits the spot, you know? But I didn’t want to spend all day in the kitchen. I found this super simple recipe and wanted to share how it went, step-by-step.
First off, I grabbed my ingredients. Nothing fancy, just the usual suspects: bananas (obviously, the riper the better), flour, sugar, an egg, butter, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. I like to add a splash of vanilla extract too, ’cause why not?
Getting Started
I started by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C). While that was warming up, I mashed those bananas in a big bowl. I’m talking real mashed, like baby food consistency. This is key for that moist bread we all love.
Then, I melted the butter. You can do this in the microwave or on the stove, whatever floats your boat. Once it was all liquidy, I poured it into the banana mash and gave it a good stir. Next, I cracked in the egg and added that vanilla I mentioned earlier. Mixed it all up again.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, I whisked together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. I just used a fork, nothing special. Once that was combined, I gradually added it to the wet ingredients. You want to mix it until it’s just combined, no overmixing or your bread will be tough. Nobody wants tough banana bread.
Baking Time
I greased up a loaf pan with some butter and poured in the batter. Then, into the oven it went! I baked it for about 50-60 minutes. The best way to check if it’s done is to stick a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, you’re golden.
The Result
Once it was out of the oven, I let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. It was tough to wait, I’ll admit, but worth it.
- The bread was super moist and full of banana flavor.
- It was easy to make, even for a baking newbie like me.
- It didn’t take hours, which is a huge win in my book.
So there you have it, my quick and easy banana bread adventure. Give it a try and let me know how it turns out for you! Happy baking!