Classic Homemade Banana Bread

Name: Classic Homemade Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 3 very ripe bananas, mashed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

This moist and delicious banana bread is the perfect way to use up those spotty bananas sitting on your counter.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 18, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

60 minutes

Total

1 hour 15 minutes

Serves

Banana bread is a staple in my kitchen because it turns those dark, overripe bananas into something truly comforting. There is nothing quite like the smell of it baking in the oven on a quiet weekend morning.

My secret to the best loaf is making sure you use bananas that are very soft and brown. They add so much natural sweetness and moisture to the batter, which makes every slice taste wonderful.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a standard loaf pan.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3
In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is smooth.
4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
5
Gently fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
6
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Let the bread cool in the pan for ten minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Tips

Store your banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want it to last longer, you can wrap it tightly and freeze it for up to three months. It tastes lovely served warm with a little bit of butter spread on top.

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