Vanilla Banana Bread
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Banana Bread is a classic baked loaf that combines mashed banana with warm vanilla flavour. This straightforward recipe uses all purpose flour, both granulated and brown sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder and chopped walnuts to create a moist, satisfying treat. With just 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes in the oven, it is an accessible bake suitable for both beginner and experienced home bakers.
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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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