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Beginner-Friendly Banana Bread

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
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Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mash the bananas in a large bowl, then stir in the melted butter.
  • Whisk in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  • Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir in.
  • Add the flour and stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.