Description
Dive into the world of Perfect Banana Bread with this Moist & Easy Banana Bread Recipe. Using ripe bananas and simple baking techniques, this favorite Banana Bread Recipe brings warmth and comfort to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1¼ to 1½ cups)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract, and whisk until combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Do not over-mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
- Adjust sugar levels according to taste.
- Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Moist & Easy Banana Bread Recipe, banana bread, baking, ripe bananas