Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 10 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter; 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas); 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups cake flour; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup toasted, chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

10 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup toasted, chopped walnuts

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Lightly grease a 9 1/4 by 5 1/4 by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan with 1 teaspoon of the butter.
3
Puree the bananas, sour cream, eggs and vanilla in a food processor.
4
Sift the cake flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fixed with a whisk attachment.
5
Add the remaining 10 tablespoons butter and mix on medium-low speed until blended, about 30 seconds.
6
Add the banana mixture in 3 batches, scraping the sides of the bowl and mixing on medium speed between each addition.
7
Fold in the nuts.
8
Pour into the loaf pan.
9
Bake until lightly browned and bread bounces back to the touch, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
10
Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto wire rack to cool completely.
11
Per slice: Calories: 345; Total Fat:19 grams; Saturated Fat: 8 grams; Protein: 5 grams; Total carbohydrates: 40 grams; Sugar: 18 grams; Fiber: 1.5 grams; Cholesterol: 68 milligrams; Sodium: 233 milligrams

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas), 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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