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World’s Best Banana Bread

World's Best Banana Bread
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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of the World’s Best Banana Bread. This delightful treat features ripe bananas that lend natural sweetness, paired with a buttery richness and subtle hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly moist and easy to make, this banana bread is a wonderful addition to breakfasts, snacks, or desserts. It transforms overripe bananas into a deliciously satisfying loaf that will impress family and friends alike. Whether you enjoy it fresh from the oven or toasted with your favorite spread, this recipe offers versatility and taste that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Mix in melted butter, then add sugar, stirring until well combined.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
  7. If desired, fold in nuts.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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