Description
Janet's Rich Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf that's incredibly easy to make. Featuring ripe bananas, chopped walnuts, and a rich blend of butter and sour cream, this banana bread offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it bakes to a golden brown crust with a tender, dense crumb inside.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 medium bananas, sliced
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the white sugar and melted butter until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to create a smooth base.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until the batter becomes smooth without overmixing.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold the sliced bananas, sour cream, and chopped walnuts into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it’s fully cooked.
- Cool: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy as a delicious snack or dessert!
Notes
- Ensure bananas are ripe for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Walnuts can be omitted or substituted with other nuts like pecans if preferred.
- Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For an extra moist texture, you can add a tablespoon of yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
