Banana Bread Recipe Using Yeast
Enjoy the soft, fluffy texture of homemade banana bread made with yeast. This recipe combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the lightness that yeast provides, giving you a deliciously airy loaf perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (115g) softened butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (320g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup (120ml) warm milk
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) warm water
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and warm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift the flour and salt together.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until the dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise for 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Shape and proof the dough: Once risen, punch the dough down gently to remove air bubbles, then shape it into a loaf.
- Bake the bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the dough in a greased loaf pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.