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Banana Bread

Banana Bread

by Nabeela Kauser
Savour a classic comfort food, banana bread, that is as delightful to bake as it is to eat. Discover its rich history, understand the intricacy of its preparation, and find out what makes this easy-to-make recipe a beloved treat worldwide. 
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Baking
Cuisine American, Western
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 Medium Bananas Very ripe
  • 75 g Butter Unsalted, melted
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 150 g Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 200 g Plain Flour

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) Gas mark 4, and butter an 8 x 4-inch loaf tin.
  • In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas and then stir in the melted butter.
  • Then stir in the baking soda, salt, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  • Then gently stir in the plain flour and mix in until well combined.
  • Pour the batter into loaf tin.
  • Bake for 60 minutes. (See Note 1).
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool down in the loaf tin for a few minutes.
  • Then remove the banana bread from the tin and let it cool down.
  • Once the bread is cooled down, cut it into slices using a bread knife and serve.

Notes

Note 1 - If the loaf's surface is browned but the middle is still moist, cover it loosely with foil and bake it for an additional few minutes, until baked properly.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 197mgFibre: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 296IUVitamin C: 4mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Banana, Bread, Cakes, Food, Recipe
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