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The Ultimate Moist, Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Two thick slices of moist banana bread showing a rich brown crust and soft interior, served on a white plate.
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Bake this truly moist banana bread recipe bursting with sweet banana flavor. This classic loaf is simple to make and perfect for a satisfying breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 3–4 medium bananas)
  • 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • Optional topping: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer or a sturdy whisk to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This takes about 2 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the mashed bananas and milk to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix at this stage.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed or by hand until just combined. Stop mixing as soon as you see no more streaks of flour. Overmixing develops gluten and results in tough bread.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. If using the optional topping, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over the top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  10. Carefully remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on the wire rack before slicing for the best texture.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost entirely black for the best moisture and flavor.
  • For a chocolate chip banana bread variation, fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips with the dry ingredients during the last step.
  • If your loaf starts browning too quickly, loosely tent it with aluminum foil for the remainder of the baking time.

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