Classic Mary Berry Banana Bread Recipe
Discover the best Mary Berry banana bread recipe! A moist, simple banana loaf Mary Berry style with tips, variations, and serving ideas.
Ingredients
- 225 g elf-raising flour
- 100 g butter (softened)
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 50g chocolate chips or chopped walnuts for extra flavour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F and lightly grease a 2lb loaf tin. Line it with baking paper for easy removal.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy using a wooden spoon or hand mixer.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Mash the bananas in a separate bowl until smooth, then fold them into the butter, sugar, and egg mixture.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together, then gently fold into the wet mixture until combined. Do not overmix.
- Add extras like chocolate chips or walnuts if you want to create a twist such as a banana chocolate chip loaf.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Cool the loaf in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice once fully cooled.
Notes
- Always use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavour.
- For a richer texture, swap part of the butter with Greek yoghurt.
- Add a drizzle of simple chocolate brownie frosting if you enjoy extra indulgence.
- To prevent overbaking, start checking the loaf at 45 minutes with a skewer.