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Best Banana Bread Recipe

Best Banana Bread Recipe
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5.3 from 27 reviews

This Best Banana Bread Recipe produces a moist, flavorful loaf that’s perfectly balanced with the right amount of mashed bananas, tender crumb, and rich vanilla notes. Using a combination of half white and half brown sugar, sour cream for moisture, and just the right balance of bananas, this recipe yields a classic banana bread with a tender, fluffy texture and a hint of sweetness without being overly dense or gummy.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar (half white sugar, half brown sugar)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (can substitute Greek yogurt or buttermilk)
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 medium bananas)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (can substitute part with oat flour, about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until well combined.
  3. Add Bananas: Fold the mashed bananas into the wet mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed but not overmixed.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, oat flour if using, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  6. Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check around 55 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  8. Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps it set and slice better.
  9. Serve: Slice and serve as is, or with butter or cream cheese if desired. Enjoy your moist, flavorful banana bread!

Notes

  • Using 1 cup of mashed bananas yields a perfectly moist and tender bread without being too dense or gummy.
  • You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or buttermilk with similar results.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend, adjusting liquids slightly.
  • Adding oat flour contributes a subtle nutty flavor and improves texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
  • Let the bread cool completely for best slicing results.

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