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Perfect Banana Bread Recipe

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This banana bread is moist, flavorful, and easy to make with simple ingredients. It's the perfect way to use up ripe bananas and enjoy a sweet, comforting treat.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ¼ cups)

3/4 cup granulated sugar (or a mix of brown and granulated sugar)

2 large eggs

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1/3 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan (or use nonstick cooking spray).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth, leaving some small chunks if desired.
  4. Add the sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir to combine.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, sprinkle the pan with sugar or a sugar-cinnamon mix before greasing.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream, or use applesauce if you don't have bananas.
  • Consider adding nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit to the batter for texture and flavor.

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