Rich Banana Bread
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
4 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Directions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
If using cinnamon, add it to the dry ingredients and mix well.
Cream the Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Add Bananas and Sour Cream:
Stir in the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing just until combined.
If using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
If the top begins to brown too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 60-70 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 250 kcal per slice | Servings: 10-12 slices
