The BEST Banana Bread Recipe
How to make the perfect moist and flavorful banana bread recipe that is worthy of being slathered in butter.
Making a loaf of solid banana bread is serious business. It needs to be moist and have the perfect amount of banana flavor. I have been recipe testing a lot of banana bread to come up with this perfect banana bread recipe.
The key to making the best banana bread is the combination of both butter and oil. The butter gives it the flavor while the oil gives it that extra moisture. It’s the best of both worlds! The addition of sour cream also creates a tender, creamy texture.
Another tip for creating the perfect banana bread is to cover the bread with foil halfway through baking time. This allows the banana bread to fully cook in the center without getting it to brown on the outside.
If you love to add chocolate to your banana bread, check out this recipe too:
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe (also includes a muffins variation)
How to make the BEST Banana Bread:
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Pin ItPreheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, oil, and sugar. Cream for 3-4 minutes.
Add eggs and vanilla and beat for 1 minute. Add bananas and sour cream. Stir well until combined.
Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until combined. Pour into greased approximately 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 inch loaf pan.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cover with foil after about 20 minutes to prevent burning. Sprinkle bread with brown sugar about 5-10 minutes before the end of baking time.
Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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