Best Banana Bread

45m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. 2Measure 189 grams of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt.
  3. 3Sift together the dry ingredients.
  4. 4Cream together ¾ cup of softened (not melted) unsalted butter and 1 cup of packed light brown sugar using a stand mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  5. 5Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the creamed mixture.
  6. 6Add 1 ½ to 3 cups of mashed ripe bananas.
  7. 7Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until combined. Don't overmix.
  8. 8Pour batter into a greased 9x5 loaf pan.
  9. 9Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. 10Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups mashed bananas

Equipment

measuring cupskitchen scalesifterstand mixer9x5 loaf pan