How to Tell if Banana Bread is Done

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How to Tell if Banana Bread is Done

Prep Time15

Cook Time50

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana bread

Servings:

Author: Justine

Equipment

1 bundt pan
2 bowls

Ingredients

1 Banana bread bundt best recipe to follow
1/2 c nuts or small chocolate chips you can fold into the batter at the end, optional

Instructions

Best banana bread in a bundt pan is linked above in ingredients list. You can use your own and the tips below to ensure it comes out moist;
Follow your recipe's temperature and timing. Wait until it's has been baking for at least 80% of the recommended time before ever opening the oven to check. Baking times can vary depending on the recipe, so refer to your specific instructions.
With a toothpick - Take a clean toothpick and insert it into the center, making sure to go all the way down to the bottom. Slowly withdraw it, you want it to come out mostly clean but still with a few moist crumbs attached, NOT dry.
If the toothpick comes out with wet batter on it, it needs more time in the oven. Place it back in the oven for a few minutes, then repeat the toothpick test again.
Without a toothpick - If you don't have a knife, skewer or toothpick to insert you can check with your eyes and finger. If the top is light browned all the way across with just a bit of a caramelized layer on top then it is time to check with your finger.
Gently touch the very center. If it immediately springs back, take it out immediately and put on a cooling rack. If it stays down close the door and bake for a few more minutes and check the same way with your finger again until it bounces back.
Once baked - Put pan on a cooling rack for 10-15 minutes. Then gently remove and set on a cooling rack or on a plate that has 2 paper towels on the bottom to absorb the steam that will accumulate as it continues to cool down.

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