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Title: Easy Homemade Banana Bread
Ingredients:
- 2-3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mashing the Bananas:
- Peel the bananas and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Use a fork or a potato masher to mash the bananas until smooth.
3. Mixing the Wet Ingredients:
- Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir to combine.
- Add the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl.
- Whisk the wet ingredients together until well incorporated.
4. Combining the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
Avoid overmixing to prevent dense bread.
5. Optional: Adding Nuts or Chocolate Chips:
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter, creating additional texture and flavor.
6. Baking the Banana Bread:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 60-70 minutes.
- Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the loaf; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning.
7. Cooling and Serving:
- Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the banana bread as is, or with a spread of butter or cream cheese, if desired.
Enjoy your homemade banana bread! It's perfect for breakfast, snacking, or sharing with loved ones.