Banana Bread
Made with ripe bananas, this loaf has a naturally sweet aroma and moist crumb. It is a cozy bake that works well for any time of day.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 175°C and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment.
- 2
Mash 3 ripe bananas, then mix with 115g melted butter, 150g sugar, 2 eggs, and vanilla.
- 3
In another bowl, whisk 220g flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and a pinch of cinnamon.
- 4
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and fold just until no dry flour remains.
- 5
Fold in 70g walnuts or chocolate chips if desired, then transfer batter to the pan and level the top.
- 6
Bake for 50–60 minutes; when a skewer comes out mostly clean, cool 15 minutes then remove from pan.
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Banana Walnut Bread
Sweet ripe banana and crunchy walnuts come together in a tender loaf. Each bite has a mellow sweetness with a nutty finish.
Blueberry Banana Bread
Ripe banana batter and blueberries create a fruity, moist loaf with fresh aroma. Bursts of berry tartness balance the natural sweetness.
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