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Slice of Banana Bread Recipe with butter melting on top of warm bread

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Diana Chistruga's avatarDiana Chistruga
Moist and flavorful banana bread made with overripe bananas, brown sugar, melted butter, and chopped walnuts. Soft, tender, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk or spoon for mixing
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted hot
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3  mashed overripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
    In another bowl, mix brown sugar, melted butter, and beaten eggs until smooth. Stir in the mashed bananas.
  • Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients gently until just combined. Then fold in the chopped walnuts.
    Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool before slicing.
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