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The Ultimate Banana Bread Recipe: The Best You’ll Ever Taste

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A delightful banana bread recipe that combines ripe bananas, buttery richness, and a tender crumb, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 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 (175°C) and grease and flour an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
  4. Stir in the granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas until well combined.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 to 20 minutes, then remove from the pan to cool on a rack for another hour before slicing.

Notes

Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container. It stays fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature or a week in the fridge.

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Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/banana-bread-recipe-delicious-easy-homemade-banana-bread/

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