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I would be grateful for any recommendations and tips. Thank you\! - [Log in](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/login?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) or [register](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/register?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) to post comments  [Bake time](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/comment/547839#comment-547839) Moe C on 20 Oct 2025 at 04:36 A search will reveal recipes, but all banana bread recipes are basic. To know if it is baked enough, insert a toothpick into the (cracked, by now) top to see if it comes out gooey, or dry. Bake until the toothpick doesn't have batter on it. If you don't have toothpicks, a slim knife will do. - [Log in](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/login?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) or [register](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/register?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) to post comments  [Thank you so much!Marta](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/comment/547968#comment-547968) Marta on 27 Oct 2025 at 04:17 In reply to [Bake time](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/comment/547839#comment-547839) by Moe C Thank you so much\! Marta - [Log in](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/login?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) or [register](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/register?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) to post comments  [A couple additional tips](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/comment/547843#comment-547843) trailrunner on 20 Oct 2025 at 10:41 What size pan? What material is the pan made of? What temperature are you baking it at? Here is the best banana bread . You can substitute applesauce if you like . It always works perfectly year in and year out. 2c AP flour ( can use bread flour still works) 1 tsp. Baking soda 1/2 tsp Baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 375 g mashed bananas ( must weigh!) 1/3 c packed brown sugar 1/3 c white sugar 1/4 c unflavored oil 2 lrg eggs beaten lightly 3Tbsp milk Whisk all the dry ingredients thoroughly. Mix all wet ingredients thoroughly. Fold together thoroughly. Use PAM or butter to grease pan unless using a reliable non stick . 9 x5 or 8x 4 IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. Glass or metal makes a difference. Bake a 350°- at least 60 min. Cover lightly with foil if getting too brown. I like the bigger 9x5 glass . As Moe said take a clean table knife and stick it straight down in the center of the loaf almost to the bottom. Pull it out. It should be 100% clean. If not add 10 min. Check again. If all your ingredients are cold it will take longer to bake. So set everything out an hour before measure everything and let set before completely mixing. I hope this helps. After 50 yrs I’ve never had a failure of a quick bread. 🙏 - [Log in](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/login?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) or [register](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/register?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) to post comments  [I don't remember the details…](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/comment/547969#comment-547969) Marta on 27 Oct 2025 at 04:23 In reply to [A couple additional tips](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/comment/547843#comment-547843) by trailrunner I don't remember the details about the pan when I last baked. I will definitely use your recipe next time. Thank you for all the tips\! 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It looks really good. I'll definitely give it a try. Marta - [Log in](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/login?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) or [register](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/register?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) to post comments ## My account - [Log in](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/login) [HOME](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/) \| [ABOUT/PRIVACY](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/about) \| [MY ACCOUNT / LOGIN](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user) \| [FORUM](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/forum) \| [LESSONS](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/lessons) \| [SITE FAQS](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/75040) \| [ACTIVITY TRACKER](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/activity) [Subscribe to RSS feed](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/feed)

Hello, I've already made banana bread four times. Each time it didn't turn out as it should have. It usually seems undercooked, but I'm afraid to keep it in the oven any longer. Do you have a recipe that always works for you? I would be grateful for any recommendations and tips. Thank you\! - [Log in](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/login?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) or [register](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/register?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) to post comments A search will reveal recipes, but all banana bread recipes are basic. To know if it is baked enough, insert a toothpick into the (cracked, by now) top to see if it comes out gooey, or dry. Bake until the toothpick doesn't have batter on it. If you don't have toothpicks, a slim knife will do. - [Log in](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/login?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) or [register](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/register?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) to post comments What size pan? What material is the pan made of? What temperature are you baking it at? Here is the best banana bread . You can substitute applesauce if you like . It always works perfectly year in and year out. 2c AP flour ( can use bread flour still works) 1 tsp. Baking soda 1/2 tsp Baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 375 g mashed bananas ( must weigh!) 1/3 c packed brown sugar 1/3 c white sugar 1/4 c unflavored oil 2 lrg eggs beaten lightly 3Tbsp milk Whisk all the dry ingredients thoroughly. Mix all wet ingredients thoroughly. Fold together thoroughly. Use PAM or butter to grease pan unless using a reliable non stick . 9 x5 or 8x 4 IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. Glass or metal makes a difference. Bake a 350°- at least 60 min. Cover lightly with foil if getting too brown. I like the bigger 9x5 glass . As Moe said take a clean table knife and stick it straight down in the center of the loaf almost to the bottom. Pull it out. It should be 100% clean. If not add 10 min. Check again. If all your ingredients are cold it will take longer to bake. So set everything out an hour before measure everything and let set before completely mixing. I hope this helps. After 50 yrs I’ve never had a failure of a quick bread. 🙏 - [Log in](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/login?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) or [register](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/register?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) to post comments I don't remember the details about the pan when I last baked. I will definitely use your recipe next time. Thank you for all the tips\! Marta - [Log in](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/login?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) or [register](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/register?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) to post comments - [Log in](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/login?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) or [register](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/register?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) to post comments Thank you! It looks really good. I'll definitely give it a try. Marta - [Log in](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/login?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) or [register](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/user/register?destination=/node/79064/help-i-need-good-recipe-banana-bread%23comment-form) to post comments