Banana Bread

Prep Steps

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature {do:soften}
• 4 large very ripe bananas {do:mash}

Prep the Pan

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper.

The Batter

In an electric mixer, beat together until light and fluffy...

• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Add one at a time, beating after each...

• 2 large eggs

Reduce the speed to low and mix in...

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}
• 4 large very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Bake

Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake about 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool in the pan for 1 hour, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.