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Perfect No-Knead Artisan Banana Bread: Easy Homemade Recipe

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This no-knead artisan banana bread uses an overnight rest to develop a crackling crust and tender, custard-like crumb. Simple ingredients and minimal effort yield a bakery-quality loaf that’s perfect for weekend baking.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60ml) plain yogurt or buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
  2. Add melted butter, room temperature eggs, yogurt or buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
  3. Sprinkle flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Fold until just combined; a few streaks of flour are okay.
  4. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean towel and refrigerate for 12-18 hours.
  5. Place a Dutch oven (with lid) in the cold oven. Preheat to 450°F (230°C) and let the pot heat for 30 minutes after reaching temperature.
  6. Remove dough from fridge. Line a piece of parchment paper large enough to hang over the edges of the Dutch oven.
  7. Carefully remove hot Dutch oven from oven. Use parchment to lift dough into the pot. Score a shallow slash across the top with a sharp knife.
  8. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove lid and bake for 15-20 minutes more, until deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Use parchment to lift bread out of pot and transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Don’t skip the overnight rest—it’s essential for texture and flavor. Use very ripe bananas (brown or black peels). Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy crumb. For a dairy-free version, use melted coconut oil and dairy-free yogurt. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

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