Sharon Case (Sharon)
PERFECT BANANA BREAD
INGREDIENTS
2 to 3 very ripe bananas, peeled (about 1¼ to 1½ cups mashed) 1/3 cup melted butter (unsalted or salted is fine) 1 tsp. baking soda Pinch of salt ¾ cup sugar (½ cup if you prefer less sweet, 1 cup for more sweet) 1 large egg, beaten 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1½ cups all-purpose flour
DIRECTIONS
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 4x8-inch loaf pan.
• In mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth. Stir in melted butter.
• Mix in baking soda and salt. Stir in sugar, beaten egg and vanilla extract. Mix in flour.
• Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and let cool in pan for a few minutes. Then remove the banana bread and let cool completely before serving. Slice and serve.
From The Chef
Where did you get this recipe? “I found this recipe online and I made it just a few weeks before the quarantine. This is my new favorite banana bread ever!”
Why is this a good food to make during the quarantine? “It was the first thing I wanted to make because it’s such a perfect comfort food.”
Did you follow the recipe by the letter or did you make any changes? “There’s an option to add nuts or chocolate chips. I added the chocolate chips and I reduced the sugar from 1 cup to ¾ cup. The recipe suggests doing so if you want to.”
Does cooking help to relieve stress? “I’ve always loved to cook and it usually is a stress reliever, but I feel like I’ve made 935 meals since quarantine! I’m looking forward to dining out, hopefully, sometime soon.”