Rich Banana Bread Recipe

Rich Banana Bread Recipe

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This recipe delivers an exceptionally moist and flavorful banana bread, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The addition of sour cream and extra butter contributes to its rich texture, while a touch of cinnamon and vanilla enhances the natural sweetness of ripe bananas.

Ingredients:

  • Wet Ingredients:
    • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
    • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs  
    • 1/2 cup sour cream  
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Dry Ingredients:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional Add-ins:
    • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans  
    • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat and Prepare:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).  
    • Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients:
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.  
    • Add the mashed bananas and the sour cream, and mix until well combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
    • If using, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
  5. Bake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
    • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • if the top starts to brown to quickly, loosely cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil.
  6. Cool:
    • Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Serve:
    • Slice and enjoy! This banana bread is delicious on its own, or you can spread it with butter or cream cheese.

Tips for Extra Richness:

  • Use very ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread will be. Bananas with brown spots are ideal.
  • Don’t overmix: Overmixing can lead to a tough and dense bread. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
  • Sour cream is key: The sour cream adds moisture and tenderness to the bread.  
  • Room temperature ingredients: Using room temperature ingredients helps them incorporate more evenly.
  • Optional glaze: For an extra touch, you can drizzle a simple powdered sugar glaze over the cooled bread.

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