Delicious and Moist Banana Bread Recipe

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Delicious and Moist Banana Bread Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 26, 2024

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  9. Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

  • Overripe bananas work best for this recipe as they are sweeter and easier to mash.
  • Adding sour cream to the batter helps keep the banana bread moist and tender.
  • You can customize your banana bread by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of cinnamon before baking.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled to make two loaves of banana bread.
  • Leftover banana bread slices can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.