Banana Bread Recipe With Only Two Bananas
Banana bread is a classic American baked good that can be enjoyed as a dessert or even for breakfast. This delicious treat is moist, sweet, and easy to make. And guess what? You only need two ripe bananas for this recipe! Yes, you read that right. No more waiting for bananas to ripen or worrying about what to do with those overripe bananas on your counter. In this article, we will teach you how to make the perfect banana bread with only two bananas.
Ingredients:
Before we get started, let's gather all the ingredients we need:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 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
You can easily find all these ingredients at your local grocery store. Now, let's dive into the recipe.
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
3. Add melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
4. Mix in baking soda and salt. Stir in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix in flour until the batter is well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and spread it evenly.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
7. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Tips:
Here are some tips to ensure your banana bread turns out delicious:
- Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and better your banana bread will taste.
- Melt the butter before adding it to the mashed bananas. This will help the two ingredients mix together better.
- Make sure to mix the flour into the batter until it's well combined. Over-mixing can result in a tough and dense bread.
- Let the banana bread cool for at least 10 minutes before attempting to remove it from the pan.
Conclusion:
Banana bread is a classic American baked good that can be enjoyed any time of the day. With this simple recipe, you can make a delicious banana bread with only two ripe bananas. So, the next time you have some overripe bananas on your counter, don't throw them away. Instead, make this easy and tasty banana bread recipe. Happy baking!
