Banana Bread Recipe Gold Medal Flour
Love classic baking? This Banana Bread Recipe Gold Medal Flour uses bananas, butter, sugar, and cinnamon for warm, cozy flavor.
Equipment
- 1 standard loaf pan (9x5 inches)
- 2 Mixing bowls (one large, one medium)
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Fork or potato masher (for bananas)
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
- Parchment paper (optional but helpful)
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 very ripe bananas about 1 cup mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- You can use ½ cup if you like it less sweet
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional but lovely
Optional add-ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon milk or yogurt for extra moisture
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mash the Bananas
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are totally fine—they add texture and flavor.
Step 3: Add the Wet Ingredients
- Stir the melted butter into the bananas. Then add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk gently until everything looks glossy and well combined.
Step 4: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Gold Medal flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 5: Combine (Gently!)
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula. Do not overmix. Stop when you no longer see dry flour.
- If you’re adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now.
Step 6: Bake
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Step 7: Cool and Enjoy
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice once slightly warm—or wait if you have superhuman patience.