Rich Banana Bread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

3-4 ripe bananas, mashed

½ cup sour cream (for extra richness)

½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.

Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Mix in the mashed bananas and sour cream until well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix. Fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips if using.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.

Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy a slice of this deliciously rich banana bread with a warm cup of coffee or tea!