BEST Banana Bread | POPULAR BANANA BREAD RECIPE + FOOLPROOF TIPS

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

More nutritious option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Lower in saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Natural sweetener.

Measure 1.5 cups all-purpose flour using the spoon and level method or a food scale (189 grams).

Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt to the flour and whisk to combine.

Set the flour mixture aside.

Fit a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and add 3/4 cup unsalted softened butter and 1 cup packed light brown sugar.

Cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed for about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add 1.5 to 3 cups of mashed bananas (using overripe bananas with brown spots) and blend until the mixture is smooth.

Add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and mix.

Using wax paper or parchment paper, create a funnel with the flour mixture and slowly add it to the wet ingredients on low speed to avoid overmixing.

Fold in optional ingredients like walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips if desired.

Spray a 9 by 5 loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and check the temperature with an oven thermometer.

Tap the loaf pan on the countertop with a kitchen towel to remove air bubbles.

Bake the banana bread for 45 minutes to 1 hour, tenting with aluminum foil if the top browns too quickly.

Let the banana bread cool on a cooling rack for about 1 hour before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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