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Moist Homemade Banana Bread Bliss

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A tender, flavorful, and moist banana bread recipe that uses simple pantry ingredients and delivers a perfect loaf every time. Ideal for cozy breakfasts or snacks, this banana bread balances sweetness and banana flavor with a delicate golden crust.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup or 240g)
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a medium bowl using a fork or potato masher until smooth but still a bit chunky.
  3. In the banana bowl, add melted butter, sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk gently until combined.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. If using, fold in the chopped nuts gently.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf. Room temperature eggs and butter blend better. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, use almond milk with vinegar instead of sour cream and coconut oil instead of butter.

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