Banana Bread

Popular since the 1930s, banana bread is a quick bread made with ripe bananas. It’s perfect for using up overripe bananas, and it’s a delicious way to start the day or enjoy a snack. This recipe yields one loaf of moist, flavorful banana bread.

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How Ripe Should The Bananas Be?

For the best flavor, use bananas that are brown and spotty. Bananas that are entirely yellow with no brown spots will work in a pinch, but they won’t be as sweet or flavorful. Avoid using entirely brown bananas, as they’ll be too mushy and make for a dense loaf of bread.

Types Of Bananas To Use In The Bread

Cavendish bananasPlantain bananas

Note:

Plantains are a bit starchier than Cavendish bananas, so they’ll make for a denser loaf of banana bread. If you use plantains, you may want to reduce the amount of flour by 1/4 cup.

Mashing The Bananas

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