Southern Banana Bread Recipe (Moist And Easy One Bowl)

This Southern banana bread is moist, easy, and made in just one bowl. The quick bread recipe calls for only 7 pantry staples, is a favorite, and is ready in about 1 hour (10-minute prep and 50-minute bake time). The one-bowl recipe for homemade banana bread turns out flavorful and delicious every time. You won’t need any other recipe but this one.

 

Prep Time	Cook Time	Servings	Prep Level
10 minutes	50 minutes	10	Beginner +

A Classic Banana Bread Recipe

Ever had one of those slices of banana bread that you wondered if it was cut off a brick? And your search for the perfect recipe continued? Several years ago, I was searching high and low for a good recipe. A family member was nice enough to share this one, and now I am sharing it with you because it’s the best loaf of banana bread. The recipe turns out to be a crave-worthy, delicious banana bread that is a family favorite.

Ingredients Needed For Banana Bread

You can keep the banana bread moist if you use the right ingredients. These work every time.

• Baking soda – this reacts with the bananas to help the bread rise and keep that soft texture.
• Overripe bananas – add natural sweetness and keep the bread moist.
• Softened butter and egg – this helps the bread stay tender and not dry.

Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

If you love banana bread, but you like to add nuts, you will love banana bread with pecans and a sweet orange glaze. It’s perfect for the holidays, but we make it all year.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Start by adding the bananas to a large mixing bowl and mashing them. Four bananas offer plenty of delicious banana flavor. I used large bananas for this recipe.

Next, add the softened butter and egg to the mashed bananas and mix with an electric mixer.

Add the salt and baking soda to the bowl and mix well.

Next, add the sugar and mix.

Add the flour to the bowl and mix until combined. Continue to mix until most of the banana lumps are gone.

Mix until the flour disappears. If you overmix, the banana bread will become dense.

Pour the banana bread batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 40-50 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

Let the banana bread cool for a little bit, and it should slide right out.

I like to eat it warm, but it also tastes great cold or toasted with some butter on top. Toasted with butter is my favorite way to eat it.

How To Store Banana Bread

After the banana bread cools to room temperature, you can store it in an airtight container or cover it with some plastic wrap. It does not need to be refrigerated; however, it will last a few days longer there.

I let it cool before adding it to a bag or container because if it is still warm, condensation will occur, and it doesn’t taste as well.

Can Banana Bread Be Frozen?

Yes, you can freeze banana bread for up to three months. Just make sure you store it in a freezer bag to keep it from getting frostbite. You can also freeze individual slices if kept in an airtight container or a freezer bag.

If You Love Banana Recipes, You Will Love These:

• Praline pecan banana cake is a dense, thick cake.
• Recipe for homemade banana pudding is a true Southern dish that is served at just about every potluck.

Moist And Easy Banana Bread

Be sure to get the recipe below for the perfect banana bread. The recipe is so easy with just a few basic ingredients that you most likely already have on hand.

This is our favorite banana bread recipe around here. Enjoy!