Old Fashioned Banana Bread – Delicious & Moist Recipe

There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly baked banana bread filling your kitchen. This Old Fashioned Banana Bread recipe brings back the best memories, delivering a perfectly moist, delightfully sweet loaf that’s impossible to resist. Get ready to bake a timeless classic that will become an instant family favorite!

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for an old-fashioned touch)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3-4 very ripe medium bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup buttermilk or milk (if using milk, add 1/2 tsp lemon juice/vinegar)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg until well combined, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Add the mashed bananas and buttermilk (or milk mixture) to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
7. Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans (if using).
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil.
10. Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!