Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 5 small ripe spotted bananas, divided (about 4 1/2 ounces each)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar, divided
- 2 cups self rising flour
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides; set aside.
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Mash 4 of the bananas in a large bowl using a fork until mostly smooth to equal 1 1/2 cups. Add eggs and 1/2 cup brown sugar; stir until combined.
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Add flour to the banana mixture; stir until just combined and no dry streaks remain, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
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Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer.
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Slice remaining banana in half lengthwise; lay banana halves over the top, cut side up. Evenly sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar over the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes; using parchment paper overhang.
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Remove loaf from pan and slice; serve warm. Enjoy!