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Judy John

Butter Best Banana Bread Recipe Moist

This butter banana bread offers rich flavor, soft texture, and a perfectly moist crumb using simple, reliable ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread Batter
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Loaf Pan
  • Oven
  • Spatula
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare loaf pan for even baking.
  2. Mash bananas until mostly smooth with slight texture remaining.
  3. Whisk melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until glossy.
  4. Add mashed bananas and mix until fully combined.
  5. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt gently.
  6. Pour batter into pan and level the surface.
  7. Bake until golden and center is set but soft.
  8. Cool before slicing to maintain structure and moisture.

Notes

For softer texture, avoid overmixing. Bake slightly longer for firmer slices or shorter for extra moist crumb. Freeze slices wrapped tightly for later. Add chocolate chips or nuts for variation. Store covered at room temperature up to three days or refrigerate for longer freshness.