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Simple Banana Bread Recipe Without Baking Soda

Banana bread is a classic American recipe that's perfect for breakfast or as a snack. It's delicious, moist, and easy to make. However, if you don't have baking soda in your pantry, don't worry. This article will teach you how to make banana bread without baking soda.

Ingredients

Bananas And Flour

Here are the ingredients you'll need:

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Note: baking powder is different from baking soda, so don't be tempted to substitute it in this recipe.

Instructions

Mixing Ingredients

Follow these simple steps to make banana bread without baking soda:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until they're smooth.
  3. Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and sugar to the bowl and mix well.
  4. Add the egg and mix until it's fully incorporated.
  5. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl and mix until everything is combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.

Tips and Variations

Banana Bread Variations

Here are a few tips to help you make the best banana bread:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • You can add nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins to your banana bread if you like.
  • If you don't have all-purpose flour, you can use self-rising flour instead. Just omit the baking powder and salt from the recipe.
  • If you prefer a denser banana bread, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • You can substitute the white sugar with brown sugar for a richer flavor.

Conclusion

Banana Bread Slice

Now that you know how to make banana bread without baking soda, you can whip up a batch whenever you like. This recipe is perfect for using up overripe bananas and it's so easy to make. Enjoy a slice of warm banana bread with a cup of coffee or tea for a delicious treat.

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