Chef John Banana Bread is a classic, moist and delicious treat that is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. It is a simple recipe that requires only a few ingredients and a few minutes of your time. This banana bread has a wonderful aroma that will fill your kitchen and a great flavor that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the baking soda and salt. Add the flour last, mix until all ingredients are well blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven. Bread is done when it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Chef John's Banana Bread is a classic recipe that is sure to please. With its moist texture and sweet flavor, it's hard to resist. The aroma that fills your kitchen while baking will have everyone coming back for more. This recipe is so simple and quick that you can enjoy banana bread any day of the week. Enjoy!
