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Classic Banana Bread

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Classic Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread made with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients. This easy banana bread recipe is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, and is customizable with nuts, chocolate chips, or warm spices. A great way to use overripe bananas and freeze for later!

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

3 ripe bananas, mashed

½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in mashed bananas, sour cream (or yogurt), and vanilla extract.

  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

  6. Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips.

  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

  8. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Add ½ tsp cinnamon or use brown sugar for a deeper flavor.

  • Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or buttermilk.

  • Make muffins by baking in tins for 20–25 minutes at 350°F.

  • Store at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • To reheat, microwave slices for 10–15 seconds or warm in oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5–10 minutes.

Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/classic-banana-bread/