Moist Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon ((optional) )
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg freshly grated ((optional) )
• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted, plus more for greasing the pan)
• 3/4 cup Brown sugar (light or dark)
• 2 large Eggs (at room temperature)
• 3 - 4 large Ripe bananas mashed
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Chopped nuts or chocolate chips (Optional )

Instructions

1. 1

   Oven - Preheat your oven to 350°F /175°C Gas Mark 5 and grease your 9 x 4-inch loaf pan well with butter. You can also line it with parchment paper to easily remove the banana bread after baking.

2. 2

   Dry ingredients - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and, if using, the cinnamon and nutmeg.

3. 3

   Wet ingredients - Combine the melted butter and brown sugar in a large bowl. Whisk them together until the mixture becomes smooth and the sugar mostly dissolves. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition to incorporate fully. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Combine - Gradually add the dry and wet ingredients, stirring until combined. Then, add the mashed bananas to the mixture and stir until well combined. Avoid overmixing, as it can result in a denser bread.

5. 5

   Pan - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

6. 6

   Bake - Transfer to the oven on the middle rack and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached or clean.

7. 7

   Cool - Remove the pan from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   Serve - Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar. Slice the banana bread and enjoy! It's delicious on its own, or you can serve it with a spread of butter or a drizzle of honey.