Banana Bread Recipe
Moist, soft, and full of banana flavor—this easy banana bread is the best way to use up ripe bananas and makes the perfect breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 slices
- Category: Bread, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ¼ cups)
¾ cup granulated sugar (or use part brown sugar)
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
⅓ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan or spray with nonstick cooking spray. (Optional: butter and sugar the pan for a sweet crust.)
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Mash Bananas:
In a large bowl, mash bananas using a fork, potato masher, or mixer. It’s okay if a few small chunks remain.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
Whisk in sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry:
Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and stir just until combined—do not overmix.
Transfer to Pan & Bake:
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Tent with foil for the last 10 minutes if browning too quickly.
Cool:
Let the bread cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes. Then remove from pan and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
No need to mix dry ingredients separately—add dry ingredients directly if short on time.
You can use brown sugar for deeper flavor or combine it with white sugar.
Use a 9×5-inch loaf pan for a shorter, wider loaf (bake time may vary slightly).
Add-ins like chocolate chips or chopped walnuts can be folded in before baking.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/banana-bread-recipe/
