Banana Bread

This Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful treat that truly highlights the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, it's a versatile loaf that can be enjoyed any time of day. The recipe is straightforward, making it ideal for both novice and experienced bakers.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup butter, softened

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 2⅓ cups mashed overripe bananas (approximately 5 bananas)

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat together the brown sugar and softened butter until smooth and creamy.

4. Add Eggs and Bananas: Stir in the beaten eggs and mashed bananas into the butter-sugar mixture until well blended.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the banana mixture into the flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 231 kcal

• Total Fat: 9g (11% DV)

• Saturated Fat: 5g (26% DV)

• Cholesterol: 51mg (17% DV)

• Sodium: 226mg (10% DV)

• Total Carbohydrates: 35g (13% DV)

• Dietary Fiber: 2g (5% DV)

• Sugars: 16g

• Protein: 4g (7% DV)

• Vitamin C: 3mg (4% DV)

• Calcium: 21mg (2% DV)

• Iron: 1mg (7% DV)

• Potassium: 182mg (4% DV)

% Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.