Simple Banana Bread Recipe The Student Food Project from www.thestudentfoodproject.com
Introduction
Banana bread is a classic comfort food that is perfect for breakfast, afternoon snack, or dessert. It is moist, sweet, and easy to make. You don't need a lot of fancy ingredients or equipment to make this banana bread. In this article, we will share a simple and easy banana bread recipe that you can make at home.
Ingredient
For this easy banana bread recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
3 ripe bananas
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Bananas
Use ripe bananas for this recipe. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be. If you have overripe bananas that you can't eat, don't throw them away. They are perfect for making banana bread.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is the leavening agent in this recipe. It helps the bread rise and gives it a light and fluffy texture. Make sure to use fresh baking soda for best results.
Sugar
White granulated sugar is used in this recipe. You can use less sugar if you prefer a less sweet bread.
Egg
One large egg is used in this recipe. Make sure to beat the egg before adding it to the batter.
Flour
All-purpose flour is used in this recipe. You can use whole wheat flour if you prefer a healthier option.
Instructions
Now that you have all the ingredients, let's start baking! Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Step 2: Grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Step 4: Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well. Step 5: Add the baking soda and salt to the mixture and mix well. Step 6: Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix well. Step 7: Add the all-purpose flour to the mixture and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Step 8: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan. Step 9: Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Step 10: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Step 11: Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition
One slice (1/10 of the loaf) of this banana bread contains approximately:
Calories: 215
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 36mg
Sodium: 187mg
Potassium: 164mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 19g
Vitamin A: 5% DV
Vitamin C: 4% DV
Calcium: 1% DV
Iron: 6% DV
Conclusion
Now that you have learned how to make easy banana bread, you can enjoy this delicious treat anytime you want. This recipe is perfect for beginners and requires minimal effort. You can also customize the recipe by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or other ingredients to the batter. Enjoy your freshly baked banana bread with a cup of coffee or tea.
