Vanilla Banana Bread
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Moist banana bread with a hint of vanilla, perfect for a snack or breakfast.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gbrown sugar
- 2eggs
- 100 gmashed banana
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 8 gbaking powder
- 2 gsalt
- 50 gchopped walnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20x20cm baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a baking dish that's at least 2cm deep.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a large bowl to avoid overmixing.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, mashed banana, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Don't overmix the wet ingredients.
- 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 5
Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula to avoid crushing the walnuts.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to get rid of any air pockets.
- 7
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during the baking time.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Use a clean towel to lift the bread out of the pan.
- 9
Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
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