Enjoy the classic taste of homemade banana bread with this easy and flavorful recipe. Made with ripe bananas, butter, sugar, and a handful of pantry staples, this banana bread is moist, tender, and oh-so-delicious. It's perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert and will surely become a family favorite. Bake a loaf of Grandma's Homemade Banana Bread today and fill your kitchen with the comforting aroma of freshly baked goodness!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
