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Banana Bread

Yields1 ServingCook Time45 minsTotal Time45 mins

A timeless family favorite: moist, sweetly banana-forward, and effortless to make. This quick bread transforms overripe bananas into something special—ideal for breakfast, snacks, or sharing with neighbors. The aroma alone makes it worth the minimal effort.

 1 cup sugar
 ½ cup butter
 2 eggs
 1 tsp vanilla
 34 ripe bananas
 1 ¼ cups flour
 ½ tsp salt
 1 tsp baking soda
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Mix sugar & butter; add eggs & bananas; add flour, salt & baking soda. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.

Notes

This bread stays moist for days thanks to the ripe bananas—store wrapped at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate for a week. It freezes beautifully: slice, wrap individual pieces, and thaw as needed. For the best results, use bananas that are heavily speckled or black; they provide natural sweetness and eliminate the need for extra sugar tweaks. If your bananas are only mildly ripe, consider adding an extra half banana or a tablespoon of sour cream/yogurt for moisture. This recipe scales easily to mini loaves for gifting.

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