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Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe for Easy Homemade Comfort Baking

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A moist and tender banana bread recipe featuring simple pantry ingredients, a hint of cinnamon, and a secret touch of sour cream for extra softness. Perfect for cozy moments and easy homemade comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium-sized very ripe bananas
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth but still a bit chunky.
  3. Add ½ cup melted butter to the bananas, then whisk in ¾ cup sugar, 1 large egg, ½ cup sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined and smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, sift or whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon (if using).
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and gently fold with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans if using, reserving a few for topping if desired.
  7. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle reserved nuts on top if saved.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice and enjoy plain or with butter or cream cheese.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread. Tent with foil if browning too fast. Let bread cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts. Sour cream adds tenderness and tang; substitute with plain Greek yogurt or buttermilk if needed.

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