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Sliced bread with butter

Classic Banana Bread

A classic banana bread recipe that’s been passed down. Simple, dependable, and always a favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 3 bananas, ripe
  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Cream butter and sugar together in a mixer
  • Blend in eggs, vanilla and sour cream
  • Mash bananas and mix in with wet ingredients
  • In a small, separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt
  • Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until fully combined
  • Lightly spray a loaf pan and line with parchment, letting the paper fall over the sides
  • Carefully pour the bread batter into the prepared pan, smoothing out the top
  • Bake for 60 minutes, until top is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean
  • Serve warm, or allow to cool as you wish
Keyword banana, quickbread, sweet