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Super Moist and Easy Banana Bread

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This recipe yields a very moist, tender banana bread loaf using overripe bananas. It requires minimal mixing and is simple for any baker.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  5. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
  6. Add the flour to the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spoon until the flour disappears. Do not overmix.
  7. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or nearly black for the best moisture and flavor.
  • For a tender crumb, mix the flour in only until no dry streaks remain.
  • If the top browns too quickly during baking, loosely tent the loaf with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes.

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