Traditional Venezuelan Banana Bread
A moist and delicious banana bread infused with the flavors of Venezuela. Perfect for a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- ●3 ripe bananasoverripe is best
- ●1 1/2 cups all-purpose flourmake sure to have gluten-free option available
- ●1/2 cup unsalted butter, softeneduse vegan butter for a dairy-free option
- ●1 cup granulated sugaryou can also use brown sugar for a different flavor
- ●2 large eggsroom temperature eggs work best
- ●1 tsp vanilla extractuse high-quality vanilla for the best flavor
- ●1 tsp baking powdermake sure it's fresh for the best results
- ●1/4 tsp saltuse kosher salt for a more complex flavor
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 2
Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until they're smooth.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 6
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 7
Mix in the vanilla extract.
- 8
Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix until just combined.
- 9
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- 10
Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 11
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.