Moist Banana Bread Loaf (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main ingredients

01 - 3 very ripe bananas (approximately 350 g mashed, 1.5 cups)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 80 ml buttermilk
04 - 120 ml avocado oil or other neutral-flavored oil
05 - 200 g organic cane sugar
06 - 110 g light brown sugar
07 - 220 g all-purpose flour, sifted
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 0.5 teaspoon fine salt
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 162°C. Line a 23x13 cm loaf pan with parchment paper or grease and flour the pan; set aside.
02 - In a 1-litre mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cane sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
03 - In a separate 4-litre mixing bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly with a fork or wire masher. Add eggs, buttermilk, avocado oil, and vanilla extract; whisk to incorporate.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, mixing gently with a wire whisk until no visible flour remains. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender crumb.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, filling no more than two-thirds to allow for rising during baking.
06 - Place pan on the center rack and bake at 162°C for 65–70 minutes—until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Use bananas that are very ripe with plentiful brown spots for maximum flavor and moisture.
02 - For a nutty variation, blend 60 g of chopped walnuts, Brazil nuts, or pecans into the dry ingredients.
03 - As an alternative, mix in 170 g semi-sweet chocolate chips or 150 g raisins for different flavors.
04 - To ensure even baking, place the pan in the center of the oven without touching other pans.
05 - Banana bread is fully baked when the internal temperature reaches 93–96°C.
06 - A cracked top is normal and results from steam and leavening gases expanding during baking.
07 - Loaf color will be darker if very ripe bananas are used.

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