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The World’s Best Banana Bread Recipe

The World's Best Banana Bread Recipe

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort of freshly baked banana bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and flavorful treat will quickly become a household favorite.

Ingredients

For the Banana Bread Base:

  • 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash Bananas: Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bananas, mixing until smooth.
  4. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the banana mixture, folding gently to combine.
  6. Add Nuts: Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans if desired.
  7. Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan, spread evenly, and bake for 55-65 minutes at 350°F.

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