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The Ultimate Moist & Easy Classic Banana Bread Recipe

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Follow this simple, one-bowl banana bread recipe to create an incredibly moist and flavorful loaf every time. This classic recipe is perfect for beginners and makes the best use of your overripe bananas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups very ripe, mashed bananas (about 3–4 large bananas)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer or a sturdy whisk to cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps incorporate air for a tender crumb.
  4. Beat in the egg until just combined, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Stir in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth. The sour cream is key for that moist banana bread texture.
  6. Add the mashed ripe bananas to the wet ingredients and mix until they are incorporated. Do not overmix.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix only until the flour streaks disappear. Overmixing develops gluten and makes the bread tough.
  8. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent it with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes of baking.
  10. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For the best flavor and moisture, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black.
  • If you want to add chocolate chips or nuts, gently fold in 1 cup of your choice after the batter is fully mixed, just before pouring it into the pan.
  • This recipe is excellent for making a quick breakfast loaf or a satisfying snack.

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