Description
This moist and tender banana bread is made extra rich with the addition of sour cream. It’s full of banana flavor with a slight tanginess and a delightful texture, and the optional walnuts add a nice crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnuts (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour one 9-inch loaf pan or three small loaf pans. The pan should be about 3/4 full of batter.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the beaten eggs and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick or skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then turn the loaf out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream if preferred.
- Be careful not to overbake, as this will affect the moistness of the bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American