Banana Bread

Moist, lightly sweet, and packed with rich banana flavor that works for breakfast, a satisfying snack or dessert.

She literally makes the BEST and it was always a staple in her home growing up. This banana bread is so moist and fluffy, incredibly straightforward to make and is the reliable way to use up those overripe bananas. This has been one of the most popular recipes and always get

This particular recipe makes one standard loaf of bread, but you could also make 3 small loaves (A cook promise your neighbors will thank you!) or even muffins. See below for the different baking times depending on how you choose to make this.

What goes in

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup sour cream, or plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas, about 2 bananas
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

How it comes together

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a stand mixer, or electric mixer, mix together softened butter and sugar until well combined. Then add in eggs and mix well. Next add in vanilla, sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and mashed bananas.
3. Then, while the mixer is on, slowly add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and mix slowly until completely combined, scraping the sides and the bottom.
4. Pour batter into prepared 9×5 loaf pan. Bake bread for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Let the bread sit for 10 minutes then remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack. Serve and enjoy!