Nothing beats a warm slice of banana bread with butter. And yes, sometimes bread from the box is the way to go. But we believe that with proper guidance you can finally make quick and easy banana bread of your own — entirely from scratch.
Watch this video to learn how make banana bread that is perfectly sweet and golden. After a loaf or two, you’ll be so confident in your bread making skills that banana bread may just replace Sunday morning pancakes.
What you’ll need:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 medium bananas
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 stick softened butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• Whisk
• Hand mixer — best of our test!
• Parchment paper
• Loaf pan
Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients
Whisk it real good: Mix all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Mash Bananas
In a separate bowl, break up 4 medium bananas. Mash them with a fork or a potato masher if you’re feeling fancy. Add vanilla extract and stir.
GH TIP: Look for ripe bananas with brown speckles all over them.
Step 3: Mix
With a hand mixer, mix together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until a clumpy, sticky paste forms.
Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time. Continue using the hand mixer but reduce to low speed. Once combined, alternate adding the banana and flour mixture.
GH TIP: Spice up your loaf with 1 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
Step 5: Bake Bread
Spoon the banana bread mixture into a loaf pan. Line the pan with parchment paper to make for easier removal. Bake bread for 1 hour at 325°F until the outer layer is nice and golden.
Step 6: Slice and Enjoy
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Then spread some butter on your slice and enjoy!
