Banana Bread: A Classic Comfort Food

Looking for the perfect banana bread? This recipe creates a moist, flavorful loaf bursting with banana goodness. Why settle for less? Friends and family rave about it, calling it the best they’ve ever tasted! It’s especially delicious when toasted. Enjoy!

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Servings: 12
• Yield: 1 (9×5-inch) loaf

Our most popular banana bread is incredibly moist, delicious, and loaded with banana flavor. It’s a fan favorite in the Feeds Foodie Recipes community and will quickly become your go-to banana bread recipe!

Ingredients for Banana Bread

You likely already have everything you need, but here’s a quick list just in case:

• Flour: All-purpose flour gives the bread structure.
• Baking soda: Helps the bread rise.
• Salt: Enhances flavor without making it salty.
• Butter: Adds richness and moisture.
• Brown sugar: Adds sweetness and warmth.
• Eggs: Help bind the ingredients together.
• Bananas: Overripe bananas are key for the best flavor.

How to Make Banana Bread

Here’s a quick rundown of the process (find detailed steps below):

1. Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl.
2. Beat butter and sugar in another, then add eggs and mashed bananas.
3. Combine the wet and dry mixtures.
4. Pour the batter into a loaf pan and bake.

Tips for Moist Banana Bread

This recipe is extra moist thanks to butter, eggs, and brown sugar. Mashed bananas also add plenty of moisture. Be sure to store it properly to keep it fresh for several days!

Baking Time

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about an hour. It’s done when a toothpick comes out clean. Let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out to cool completely.

Expert Tips

Nicole McLaughlin, our culinary producer, shares a few tips:

• Use ripe bananas with brown spots, not green ones.
• Mash bananas easily with a fork.
• If you use a smaller loaf pan, extend the bake time slightly.

Storing Banana Bread

To keep your banana bread fresh, line an airtight container with a paper towel. Place the bread on top and cover with another paper towel before sealing.

How Long Does Banana Bread Last?

At room temperature, banana bread lasts about four days. Freeze it for longer storage—up to four months.

Freezing Tips

To freeze, wrap the cooled loaf in plastic wrap, followed by aluminum foil. For individual slices, wrap each one separately if you don’t want to thaw the entire loaf at once.

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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat brown sugar and butter until smooth. Mix in eggs and mashed bananas until blended.
4. Stir the banana mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
5. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Enjoy your delicious, homemade banana bread!

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 231
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 4g

Enjoy a slice of this delicious, homemade banana bread with these nutritional details in mind!