Banana Bread
A delightful and moist banana bread recipe that transforms ripe bananas into a wholesome treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas Choose overripe bananas for best flavor.
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar Packed.
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) for fan/convection or 180°C (355°F) for a standard oven.
- Grease and line a 23 x 13 cm (9 x 5 inch) loaf tin with baking paper, ensuring an overhang of at least 3 cm (1 inch).
Mixing Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth or slightly chunky.
- Add vegetable oil, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
Combining Dry Ingredients
- Sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt over the wet mixture and gently stir until just incorporated.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use overly ripe bananas for sweetness. Variations can include adding nuts, chocolate chips, or spices like cinnamon.