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A perfectly baked banana bread loaf, sliced on a wooden board, showcasing its moist texture and golden-brown crust.

What Makes Perfect Banana Bread? Try This

Learn how to make moist and delicious banana bread with this easy recipe. Perfect for busy bakers and families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 226
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1.25 cups ripe bananas mashed 3 to 4 bananas
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar can use a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1/3 cup sour cream plain Greek yogurt can be used instead
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 8.5 x 4.5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray with nonstick cooking spray or grease and flour the bottom and sides of an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan. Set aside.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Mash bananas in a large bowl. Some small chunks are okay.
  4. Whisk in sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream and vanilla extract.
  5. Add flour mixture and stir gently just until combined. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  7. Let bread cool in the loaf pan on a cooling rack for 15 to 20 minutes. Invert the pan and remove the banana bread. Let it cool completely on the rack for at least another hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 207mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 279IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a quicker preparation, you can add the dry ingredients directly to the wet ingredients in step 5, skipping the separate bowl.

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