Old Fashioned Banana Bread
This comforting Old Fashioned Banana Bread is made from ripe bananas, sugar, and basic pantry ingredients, creating a tender and moist loaf perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 medium extra ripe bananas, mashed About 1.25 to 1.5 cups when mashed
- 1 cup white granulated sugar Provides sweetness
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor richness
- 1/3 cup canola oil Can be substituted with melted butter
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt To balance flavors
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with nonstick spray and line the bottom and two sides with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add in the sugar and mix well.
- Stir in the eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil until combined.
Mixing
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan before removing.
Notes
Overripe bananas yield a sweeter and moister bread. Consider variations such as adding walnuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon for extra flavor. Store properly for freshness.