Avoid 3 Common Mistakes When Making Banana Bread

Tasty banana bread sliced on a cutting board
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If we had to pick a single dish that defined the last year, we’d have to go with banana bread. Amateur bakers spent the last few months perfecting their recipe for this delicious treat, and you can do it too by avoiding these common mistakes.

Choice of Bananas

Fresh bananas may be delicious when eaten on their own, but they won’t do your banana bread any favors. The riper your bananas are, the easier they’ll be to mash—and your bread will also be much tastier once you take it out of the oven.

Flour Measurements

The amount the flour you use will make or break your banana bread. If you go overboard, your bread will be too dry, but you’ll end up with a jiggly loaf if you don’t use enough. You can avoid this mistake by paying close attention to your recipe and using measuring cups for dry ingredients.

Mixing the Ingredients

You should also keep in mind that gluten can develop when you mix your ingredients, leading to tough and rubbery loaf. Try not to overmix your batter, and your bread will be just as delicious and fluffy as you want it to be.