Easy Homemade Banana Bread 简易香蕉面包

First preheat oven to 180 degree C. Place wire rack in centre of oven. Then prepare a loaf pan. Spray the bottom and sides of the loaf pan with a non-stick vegetable spray. Can also brush with melted butter. Then line the bottom of loaf pan with baking sheet or parchment paper.

Have ready all wet ingredients.
First, melt softened butter in pan and set aside to cool. Crack 2 fresh eggs in a bowl and lightly beat with a fork.
Next, peel 3 ripe bananas. Place in a medium size mixing bowl and mashed with a fork. Then add in beaten eggs, melted butter and vanilla extract. Mix well and set aside.

Have ready all dry ingredients needed.
First, toast walnut over low heat till fragrant. Set aside to cool and coarsely chopped them.
Then in a large mixing bowl, add in the sifted flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon powder. Whisk together till well combined. Then stir in the chopped walnuts and mix well.

When done preparing the dry and wet ingredients, pour the wet banana mixture into the dry flour mixture. Using a spatula, gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients JUST until combined. (DO NOT OVERMIX).
Then transfer the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smoothen the top of batter with the spatula or the back of a spoon. Tap to remove air in the batter.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 1 hour or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. And we are done!
Remove the loaf pan from oven and place on wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes. Then turn the bread out from pan and remove the baking sheet at the bottom.
Cut into thick pieces and serve warm or at room temperture.
This super moist banana bread is best enjoyed as is or with a spread of butter over a cup of hot brewed tea. As always, Enjoy!