2 Banana Bread Recipe
This simple 2 banana bread recipe is perfect for busy bakers. It's designed for maximum flavor with minimal effort, making it ideal for using up overripe bananas. This recipe yields a consistently moist and delicious loaf, simple enough for beginners yet yields bakery-quality results.
Equipment
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Large Bowl
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 2 very ripe bananas, mashed about 1 cup
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened (67g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk (120ml, see instructions below)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Alternatively, line the pan with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer for the best results.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Ensure there are no streaks of egg yolk in the mixture.
- Mash the Bananas: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. You should have about 1 cup of mashed bananas.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add the mashed bananas and buttermilk to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the baking soda is evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Buttermilk Substitute: Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1/2 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Vanilla Extract Substitute: Use 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or a different extract like almond or maple.
Vanilla Extract Substitute: Use 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or a different extract like almond or maple.