Betty Crocker Banana Bread Recipe
This Betty Crocker Banana Bread Recipe is soft, moist and full of sweet banana flavor. It is one of the easiest and most loved homemade breads. The smell of baking banana bread fills the whole kitchen with warmth.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
Mash the Bananas
- Take ripe bananas in a bowl. Mash them well using a fork until smooth. Small lumps are okay. The riper the bananas, the sweeter your bread will be.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- Add sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix everything well using a whisk until the mixture looks smooth and creamy.
Add Dry Ingredients
- Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon into the mixture. Stir gently until everything combines. Do not overmix, or the bread may become dense.
Prepare the Pan
- Grease a loaf pan with butter or oil. You can also line it with baking paper. This helps the bread come out easily after baking.
Pour the Batter
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula. Tap the pan lightly to remove any air bubbles.
Bake the Bread
- Place the pan in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F). Bake for about 50–55 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool the Bread
- Remove the bread from oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Slice and Serve
- Cut into slices and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy it plain or with butter for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness
- Add chocolate chips for a sweet twist
- Add chopped nuts for crunch
- Use brown sugar for deeper flavor
- Do not overmix batter
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for warmth