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Classic banana bread

January 19, 2021 by Alida Ryder 37 Comments

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Banana bread is a classic family favorite. Overly ripe bananas contributes to the intense banana-flavor and deliciously moist crumb.Classic banana bread

Ingredients

Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

  • Bananas.
  • Flour.
  • Butter.
  • Baking powder.
  • Baking soda.
  • Eggs.
  • Vanilla.
  • Salt.

Ingredients for banana bread.

How to make banana bread?

  1. The secret ingredient: The secret to the best banana bread is rotten bananas. Yep, you read right. A slightly overripe banana will not do and don’t even bring a perfectly ripe banana near the batter. You want bananas with pretty much completely black skins. The blacker, the better. And that black skin is probably going to result in a pretty gross, mushy, almost slimy banana. I know, it’s not always easy to work with ingredients that are overripe, but be strong and just get on with it. Because the end result is SO worth it. The thing is that as a banana ages, and ripens, the sugars caramelize. That’s where that intense banana flavor we are after comes from. It’s pretty much like adding banana essence to your batter, without having to.
  2. Make the batter: Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, mixing well after each addition then beat in the bananas and vanilla. At this stage the mixture will look curdled but don’t worry, it will come together once you add the dry ingredients. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  3. Bake: Transfer the batter to a lined loaf pan the place in a preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.

How to ripen bananas for banana bread?

Pop them into the freezer! The skins will go black and when you defrost them, they will be soft and mushy.

Classic banana bread made with pantry staples.

Storing and freezing instructions

  1. Storing: Allow the baked bread to cool completely. Wrap in foil and keep on the counter for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  2. Freezing: This bread freezes incredibly well. Slices are great to freeze since they thaw quickly and you don’t need to thaw the entire loaf. Slice into thick slices then freeze in freezer bags or wrap in a double layer of foil and freeze for up to 4 months. Alternatively, freeze the entire loaf in the same way and allow to thaw completely before slicing and serving.

Moist and delicious banana bread.

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Classic banana bread

Classic banana bread

Banana bread is a classic family favorite. Overly ripe bananas contributes to the intense banana-flavor and deliciously moist crumb.
4.82 from 27 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana bread, Banana bread recipe, Best banana bread recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 257kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (125g) butter room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 bananas (350g) very soft bananas mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC/350°F and grease and line a standard size loaf tin (approximatley 20cmx12cm / 9" x 5") with baking paper.
  • In the bowl of a mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Beat in the bananas. At this point, your batter will split and look curdled. Don't be alarmed, the flour will fix that.
  • Add the dry ingredients then mix until just combined.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf tin and place in the oven.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cover with foil halfway to prevent over browning.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool before removing the banana bread from the tin.
  • Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Samira

    January 24, 2021 at 9:03 AM

    Thank you very much. Will.try that the next time. My cake turned out beautiful and delicious.

    Reply
  2. plat simple

    January 20, 2021 at 9:10 AM

    So yummy! Banana is my favorite food and you have shared fantastic idea. I love this banana bread. Thanks

    Reply
  3. Sona

    May 1, 2020 at 10:37 AM

    In your introduction to the recipe , you have said that you used only baking soda and omitted the baking powder. So did you use only 1 tsp baking soda , for this recipe ?
    Is baking soda the same as cooking soda ?
    Thank you for your prompt reply to my earlier query .

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 1, 2020 at 10:39 AM

      I used both baking powder and baking soda in this recipe but I have also made this using only baking soda. In that case, replace the baking powder with baking soda.

      Reply
  4. Sonia Brilus

    April 26, 2020 at 3:39 PM

    Fabulous recipe! The freezing of the bananas trick is a game changer, thanks for the tip. I baked mine in a convection microwave. I turn the heat down to 170 degrees otherwise it browns too dark because of the “smaller” oven. Had to bake it 10 minutes more and it was perfect! Thank you for the recipe ??

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      April 26, 2020 at 7:12 PM

      Amazing, so happy it turned out so well for you!

      Reply
  5. Sharon

    April 20, 2020 at 7:58 PM

    Very easy and delicious

    Reply
  6. Salvador Angeles

    April 16, 2020 at 10:44 AM

    Thanks for your recipe and my mom love it very much !

    Reply
  7. Sona

    April 15, 2020 at 6:51 PM

    Usually we put 1 tsp baking powder for 250grams each of flour, eggs, butter and sugar .So must we add the baking soda too here . Won’t it be too much of raising agents.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      April 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM

      The amount of bananas weighs down the batter so the baking soda adds extra lift and aids with the browning of the loaf.

      Reply
  8. Nicole Mitchell

    April 13, 2020 at 8:42 PM

    Are you even in lockdown if you haven’t baked one of these babies?! I jumped on the banana bread bandwagon and frantically searched for your recipe. Even my two year old twins loved it thanks!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      April 14, 2020 at 2:17 PM

      Amazing! Twins are the best testers, aren’t they?

      Reply
  9. Stacy Dammert

    April 13, 2020 at 7:53 PM

    An easy to follow recipe! We loved the texture and the tip of using really over ripe bananas really bring out the banana flavor. I had to put my banana bread in the oven for a further 30 minutes as I have a less than wonderful oven.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      April 13, 2020 at 8:33 PM

      Thanks so much for your comment Stacy!

      Reply
  10. Rene

    April 4, 2020 at 10:06 PM

    I’ve made a lot of banana breads over the years, and although many were delicious none were perfect, and this one is perfect, exactly what I wanted. The bananas were not as overly ripe as I wanted, but then I remembered my Mom told me years ago you can mash it and let it stand for a while.

    I love it that the simplest recipes are usually the best.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      April 7, 2020 at 2:18 PM

      That is so amazing Rene, thanks for letting me know.

      Reply
  11. Ann

    March 14, 2020 at 4:45 PM

    The best banana bread I have ever made. I doubled the recipe as one loaf does not last long in my household .

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 19, 2020 at 12:34 PM

      Yay! I’m so happy to hear that!

      Reply
  12. Alice

    November 26, 2019 at 6:50 PM

    Absolutely failsafe recipe! Always comes out moreishly good ??

    Reply
  13. April Husain

    June 30, 2017 at 12:43 PM

    It’s become a family favorite!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      July 3, 2017 at 3:47 PM

      That’s wonderful to hear!

      Reply
  14. Karen Drayson

    March 19, 2017 at 2:44 PM

    Did you use plain or self raising flour?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 20, 2017 at 2:51 PM

      I used plain but if you wanted to use self raising, just halve the amount of raising agent used.

      Reply
  15. Saff

    April 18, 2016 at 12:53 AM

    Going to make this Tomorrow, been searching for a recipe that was simple and all about the bananas!! (can’t wait) #B.Breadaholic. xx

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      April 19, 2016 at 3:05 PM

      Please let me know what you think once you’ve tried it. I think it’s a classic!

      Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      April 19, 2016 at 3:05 PM

      Please let me know what you think once you’ve tried it!

      Reply
  16. Michele Barclay

    February 16, 2016 at 5:10 PM

    Best banana bread I have ever baked using your recipe – and I think you have nailed it with the extra mooshy bananas. Eating a good banana bread restores order in my world.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 22, 2016 at 9:18 AM

      I’m so glad you liked it Michele! Yeah, those mushy bananas are the key here!

      Reply
  17. Hajra

    September 23, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Hi , approximately how many bananas is 350g?Thanks

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 23, 2015 at 10:21 AM

      Hi there! Depending on the size of the bananas, I would say between 4 and 6.

      Reply
  18. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

    September 22, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    Yep, everyone loves banana bread! And the best part is that most people have a different recipe for it! I really like the simplicity of this one. A true classic!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 23, 2015 at 10:24 AM

      Thanks Katrina! I myself have around 4 different recipes but I really wanted to tone it down and just do pure BANANAS with this one. 😉

      Reply
  19. Kristina

    September 22, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Yes, banana bread. I love it. Often I will buy two buch of bananas – one to eat fresh and the other is left to ripen for the banana bread (I eat a lot of bananas so it’s not that I have ripe bananas laying around).
    I love my banana bread toasted and topped with cream cheese – I know it sounds strange to do that to a banana bread, but it’s amazing. And I love your recipe!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 23, 2015 at 10:24 AM

      Oh yum, love the idea of a slice of banana bread topped with cream cheese!!

      Reply
      • Samira

        January 22, 2021 at 8:33 PM

        Hi. I have made lots of banana bread but this one is really good . If I want to put some toppings like chocolate chips or fruit, when do I introduce them? Just before baking or while mixing? Thank you

        Reply
        • Alida Ryder

          January 24, 2021 at 8:22 AM

          I would stir them in as the last step in making the batter.

          Reply

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