The Perfect Banana Bread
A moist and delicious Banana Bread recipe for the entire family to enjoy.
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp. canola oil or vegetable oil
- 2 eggs room temperature and beaten
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup fine brown sugar packed
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tbsp. mixed essence
- 1/4 cup pecans chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional
Instructions
Prep the ingredients as needed
- Set oven to 300°F or 150°C, then grease and dust with flour, a 9x5 baking pan or two 8x4 baking pans.In a large mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the 3 bananas.Add the cup of brown sugar and 1/4 tsp salt to the mashed bananas. Mix and set bowl aside for at least 5 minutes. Melt the butter and allow it to cool. Beat the two eggs and set aside. Sift and combine the dry ingredients (2 cups or 250g flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg), then set aside.
Mix the ingredients
- Grab the mixing bowl with the mashed banana mixture, and add in the mixed essence, the oil, and melted butter. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix.Add the beaten eggs and mix well.Add in the flour a 1/3 at a time, and mix in a folding manner. Use the spatula to gather the batter from the sides and bottom of the bowl. This will ensure that there are no clumps and everything is mixed well. Once combined, add in 1/4 cup of raisins and 1/4 cup of pecans at this time, if being used. Add more if you prefer.
Bake it
- Pour the batter in the prepared 9-inch loaf pan or divide between two 8-inch loaf pans and bake for 50 minutes to an hour. Sometimes my Banana Bread may need an extra 5 to 10 minutes and I always use a skewer to test for doneness.Once done, remove the Banana Bread from the oven and allow loaf or loaves to cool for at least 10 minutes, before transferring it to a cooling rack. Banana bread can remain at room temperature for up to 2 days on the countertop, wrapped well in plastic wrap and covered in an airtight container.It is best preserved by wrapping it in plastic wrap and keeping it refrigerated, then bringing it to room temperature before enjoying.