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Old Fashioned Banana Bread Recipe

Old Fashioned Banana Bread Recipe
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This Old Fashioned Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful classic made with ripe bananas, simple ingredients, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this easy-to-make bread yields a tender crumb and sweet banana flavor reminiscent of traditional homemade treats.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 Medium-size bananas, extra ripe mashed, about 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups
  • 1 cup White granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup Canola oil
  • 2 Large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cups All purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and line the bottom and two sides with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
  2. Mash the bananas and combine sugar: In a large bowl, add the three extra ripe bananas. Use a fork to mash them until they are smooth. Add the sugar to the mashed bananas and mix well until combined thoroughly.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Stir in the eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil into the banana and sugar mixture until everything is uniformly blended.
  4. Sift and combine dry ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the banana mixture, gently stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Bake the banana bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and serve: Let the banana bread cool completely in the pan before removing it. This will allow the bread to set and makes slicing easier.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender crumb.
  • You can substitute canola oil with melted butter if preferred.
  • Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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