A Taste of Home: The All-American Banana Bread Recipe

Recipe For Beginners Image Source: Pexels / Google

Banana bread is an all-time favorite comfort food, and in the USA, it's become a classic homemade treat that's cherished in households from coast to coast. This delightful recipe not only captures the essence of American home baking but also adds a personal touch to the traditional banana bread that's loved by all.

Image Source: Pexels / Google

08

[{"selector":"#anim-5c80b2b2-c40c-4de8-a1f2-d339e0fe668d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-65567dfc-14aa-428e-bffd-1599f04462c1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 98.20788%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-afd772b1-82e0-447a-a9c5-f1472367dcbc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-55682918-67c7-4b94-a531-deb37f69593c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 223.06085%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-07013f7b-5d80-488f-9560-35596fccf419","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2fcef86a-45b0-4e30-a7eb-07c1bc3f334d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 223.06085%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c036236e-74d3-4191-b1aa-c1c8fe4ed7eb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":150,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-760b674c-fd96-4a54-9d5e-8c5306bf4873","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":50,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1085bf58-9e66-45d0-b52e-72c7a269076a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bcebbca0-fc31-4655-b7e7-b6517c41ca83","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 174.95598%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cc8838ba-294f-46c4-8e86-cbda28fa3153","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d2a83a26-b399-4b74-9e73-1f87b485d618","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 174.95598%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Dish Info Ingredients Minutes INGREDIENTS

[{"selector":"#anim-10e745d7-3246-49cc-875f-5f01f177318f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-42c9f77c-da53-4ea4-8058-20f602b70540","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 98.20788%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8808cde5-06e2-4038-be0f-58f5f2b26751","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-35aae967-aff8-4777-96ae-3e35489d2b0c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 221.58115%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-23317808-a217-433f-88d5-bc4567d416da","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-55ab4fd8-8f31-41fc-b8c5-3ca0abcd05f0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.60676%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8d56c05c-2f3b-43f8-a6a2-7ac5ac0576f1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5e368764-123f-457f-96be-195ae534ee77","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 190.82897%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-83692ae4-921a-4a9c-8e76-813d43388e73","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e57398a3-27d6-4e5e-bc0f-06e1821115db","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.60676%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] main Ingredients 2 to 3 ripe banana Image Source: Pexels

[{"selector":"#anim-a19a3f25-1539-4e85-99aa-4f53d460efaa","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aad3c6e0-4bfd-4942-99b7-8d9b315fb322","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 197.56269%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-725a95ea-b102-4610-abcf-06a5c36abbef","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8868d1d6-772c-46a4-9db3-8b5118d6b099","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.60676%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Preheat and Grease – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). – Grease a 4x8-inch (10x20cm) loaf pan. Image Source: Pexels / Google

[{"selector":"#anim-6dea1a0e-fe14-44ff-a106-44cc7d0b5b6c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0413f832-880d-46db-8758-d2cb8d4fb532","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 197.56269%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-35c7935e-40ba-4210-824e-cab44a8b772f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0de24e06-1d0c-4665-af1b-4dbc885d0f4a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.60676%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Mash the Bananas In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas into a smooth puree. Image Source: Pexels / Google

[{"selector":"#anim-854c9a08-1601-4645-b4e6-cfec81cd7195","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5c0cb761-6b2a-49f5-8bfd-5cd4b4284948","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 198.20784%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e9c1259d-6bec-4520-9138-1d98ce59ec3c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bdc06beb-9435-419f-b537-f3d6f3a321c2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.60676%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Add Melted Butter Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas. Image Source: Pexels / Google

[{"selector":"#anim-5631aa79-4cdd-443c-8cde-142676ba5565","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6879c640-0ef3-4ba7-a6e1-e82254495452","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 197.56269%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-77a6b703-2dd8-44c6-ba25-ca32871b26b2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3b19a4fd-6da2-44ba-97da-39831d5e93aa","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.60676%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Incorporate Dry Ingredients Add baking soda and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Mix well. Image Source: Pexels / Google

[{"selector":"#anim-470e42f0-33aa-40e6-a94c-a1178d0b3f74","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-26cd4909-44ac-41d4-9cc0-91566dae23b6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 197.56269%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5e96cf4f-04cc-4337-adc5-a86e7dd61a98","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-048da9b8-da44-4f3c-98d2-744012d847ff","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.60676%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Sweeten the Mix Gently stir in granulated sugar, a beaten egg, and a touch of vanilla extract. Ensure a thorough blend. Image Source: Pexels / Google

[{"selector":"#anim-e98992dd-02c1-4261-8a0e-fd35a93f9afe","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5a03eb38-e401-4850-9291-96343ef3b295","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 197.56269%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c9fb8590-0f05-407b-9584-0acb6ec62525","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0a43db6c-6476-4d02-a6ea-8d27d1486969","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.60676%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Introduce Flour Gradually add all-purpose flour and mix until the batter is smooth. Image Source: Pexels / Google

[{"selector":"#anim-61f4227c-a3a1-44fd-afeb-fc31cfc1f334","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b6f9b086-bbd4-4176-a3cc-c37670fbef63","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 197.56269%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-39164e3e-fc69-416b-b469-67bc474e831c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4a8bfa2e-4af7-4ea0-b43f-4448f2d88790","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.60676%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Transfer to the Pan Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Image Source: Pexels / Google

[{"selector":"#anim-39138878-35cb-4b75-aa40-f9106197b1fa","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-daf7d54a-9bdf-43ab-89d5-20613f755649","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 197.56269%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4582e96e-eaef-4fdf-b341-611494b2c30f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7c8b19aa-967d-4a91-92b0-f247c2191cb4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.60676%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Bake to Perfection Place the pan in the preheated oven for approximately 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Image Source: Pexels / Google

[{"selector":"#anim-86e7ea20-baf4-454c-ba9f-00e264a6f7b8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-47306a79-3685-4135-b716-277962b25083","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 197.56269%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b2794fd8-59e4-486c-bc24-b0913d956828","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-59f03810-3ed5-46fd-983c-9d0f46cd5e95","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.60676%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Cool and Savor Remove the banana bread from the oven when done. Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack for complete cooling. Image Source: Pexels / Google

[{"selector":"#anim-f4b7f72d-36d1-4b45-a339-b9dee9e56aa9","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b38e55af-c0a3-4c21-a785-55abc5802bed","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 197.56269%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7a0dd2a7-3546-4f2a-8148-a02c9de396f8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f7fb9d3e-f214-4810-b68a-c51351138d21","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.60676%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Slice and Serve Slice and serve your homemade banana bread. Pair it with a cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk. Savor the warm, comforting taste of this classic American treat! Image Source: Pexels / Google