What ingredients do i need to make banana bread?

Making a delicious banana bread doesn't have to be complicated; with some basic ingredients and minimal effort, you can create an amazing treat that is sure to please. To make a classic banana bread, you need the following ingredients - all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, butter, eggs and of course ripe banana!

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and greasing a loaf pan. Then begin by whisking together the dry ingredients – the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt – in a medium-sized bowl. Set this aside for now.

In another bowl, use an electric mixer or wooden spoon to cream together your softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. You can then add in the eggs one at a time along with the mashed ripe bananas until fully combined.

Now mix in your dry ingredients that were previously set aside in your first bowl until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix; this will lead to a dense texture once baked.

Finally add in any extra goodies you like such as nuts or chocolate chips (optional). Pour this mixture into your greased loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour depending on your oven's heat setting or until golden brown on top. Allow it cool completely before slicing into it as it will collapse if not cooled properly before cutting!