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Banana Bread
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2
Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
3
Place the mashed bananas, canola oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Whisk vigorously until smooth and combined.
4
Add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Continue whisking until the mixture is just combined. Do not over-mix.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
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Bake the bread on middle rack of oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-65 minutes.
7
Check to see that bread is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
8
Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then release from the pan onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving. Leftover bread may be stored in a large zip-top bag at room temperature for 1 day, in the refrigerator for 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Banana Ripeness is Critical 🍌Use bananas with brown spots and soft flesh—they have higher sugar content and create superior moisture and flavor compared to yellow bananas.
- Don't Overmix the Batter 🥣Stir ingredients just until combined; overmixing develops gluten which makes the bread tough and dense rather than tender and moist.
- Room Temperature Eggs Blend Better 🥚Let eggs sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before adding—they incorporate more evenly into the batter, creating a smoother, more uniform crumb.
- Brown Sugar Adds Extra Moisture 🟤The molasses in brown sugar enhances tenderness and creates a deeper, more complex flavor than using all granulated sugar.
- Cool Before Slicing for Clean Cuts ❄️Wait at least 10 minutes after removing from the pan before slicing to allow the structure to set, preventing crumbly, messy pieces.
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