Description
Discover the best banana bread recipe for a super moist and delicious treat. This easy-to-follow recipe uses simple ingredients and is perfect for beginners. Enjoy a comforting slice of homemade banana bread, wonderfully moist thanks to sour cream and ripe bananas.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅓ cup sour cream or plain yogurt, room temperature
- 2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 large ripe bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ¾ cup chopped pecans, walnuts, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is pale and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined. If you are using any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them in.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before removing it. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure your butter, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature for best results.
- Using very ripe bananas will give your bread the best flavor and moisture.
- A few dry crumbs on the toothpick are fine, but avoid wet batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American