Description
Banana Bread from divine moist becomes a family favorite with just one unexpected twist that changes everything. Ripe bananas and a special ingredient combine to create a rich, tender loaf that disappears faster than you can slice it.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare your oven by heating it to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter and flour to prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg – in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk them together until evenly distributed.
- Using an electric mixer, blend ½ cup softened butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Incorporate 2 large eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile of your batter.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly mash ½ cup ripe bananas (approximately 2 medium bananas) and fold in ¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurt.
- Gently fold the banana and dairy mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient blend to the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even distribution.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a wooden skewer into the center – it should come out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Choose very ripe bananas with dark brown or black spots for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor.
- The secret ingredient (sour cream or yogurt) adds incredible moisture and helps create a tender crumb in your banana bread.
- Always check your banana bread around 50 minutes, as oven temperatures can vary and you want to avoid over-baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to maintain the same texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-65 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 215 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 53 mg