Classic Banana Bread
A delicious and moist banana bread recipe that serves as a perfect base for various creative twists.
Ingredients
For the Classic Banana Bread
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups mashed ripe bananas (approx. 3 medium bananas)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
For the Zesty Orange and Ginger Banana Bread
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- ½ cup dried cranberries
For the Nutty Coconut Banana Bread
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
For the Seeded Multigrain Banana Bread
- 1 cup multigrain flour (substitute for all-purpose flour)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
Instructions
Preparation for the Classic Banana Bread
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or a fitted parchment slip.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate basin, vigorously mingle eggs, bananas, sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- With a delicate hand, fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, disturbing the blend only enough to unite.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake until a toothpick reveals a clean exit, typically 60 minutes.
Variation Instructions
- For Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread, incorporate chocolate chips and walnuts before baking.
- For Zesty Orange and Ginger Banana Bread, blend in orange zest, ginger, orange juice, and cranberries with wet constituents.
- For Nutty Coconut Banana Bread, substitute vanilla extract with coconut extract and add shredded coconut and macadamia nuts.
- For Seeded Multigrain Banana Bread, use multigrain flour and seeds, ensuring even distribution before mixing.
Notes
This banana bread serves as an ideal canvas for added ingenuity and is excellent for sharing among friends and family.