Name: Classic Banana Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 to 4 ripe bananas (mashed); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted); 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

This classic Banana Bread recipe yields a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Made with ripe mashed bananas, melted butter, and a touch of sour cream for extra tenderness, it’s easy to prepare and bakes to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

3 to 4 ripe bananas (mashed)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan to prepare it for the batter.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure they are evenly combined.
Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, thoroughly mash 3 to 4 ripe bananas until smooth for a creamy texture in the bread.
Add Wet Ingredients: Stir the granulated sugar, eggs, melted unsalted butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas, mixing until well incorporated.
Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
Prepare Batter for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
Cool the Bread: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
Check the bread at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking; ovens can vary.
The sour cream helps keep the bread moist but can be substituted with Greek yogurt if desired.