Banana Bread Recipe With 2 Overripe Bananas
Is your kitchen countertop filled with overripe bananas? Don’t throw them away, make a delicious banana bread instead! Banana bread is one of the easiest and most satisfying baked goods to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can transform a few brown bananas into a moist and delicious cake-like bread. In this article, we will share with you a banana bread recipe that uses just two overripe bananas.
Ingredients:
- 2 overripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl with a fork until smooth.
- Add melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir to combine.
- Add baking soda and salt to the mixture and stir.
- Stir in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract into the mixture.
- Add flour into the mixture and stir until just combined, making sure not to overmix the batter.
- Pour the mixture into the greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.
- Cool the bread completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
This recipe is perfect for those who want to make banana bread but only have two overripe bananas on hand. The bread will be moist and tender, with a subtle banana flavor that will satisfy your cravings for a sweet treat.
If you have additional ingredients on hand, feel free to experiment with the recipe. You can add nuts, chocolate chips, or other fruits to the batter to create different variations of this classic bread.
Tips:
- Use very ripe bananas: The key to making great banana bread is to use bananas that are almost too ripe to eat. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread will be.
- Don’t overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, rubbery bread. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Let the bread cool before slicing: If you slice the bread while it’s still warm, it may crumble or fall apart. Let it cool completely before slicing it.
- Store the bread properly: Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to three months.
With just a few simple steps, you can make a delicious and satisfying banana bread using two overripe bananas. We hope this recipe inspires you to experiment in the kitchen and try new variations of this classic bread. Happy baking!
