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Janet’s Rich Banana Bread

Janet's Rich Banana Bread
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Janet’s Rich Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful treat that delivers the comforting taste of bananas with a rich, tender crumb. The combination of butter, ripe bananas, and sour cream makes for a delightfully soft and moist loaf. The optional additions of nuts or chocolate chips provide a satisfying crunch or sweetness, enhancing the banana flavor. ​

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, sliced
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)​

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Mix well.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the sour cream, sliced bananas, and chopped walnuts (if using).
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, use very ripe bananas. If your bananas aren’t ripe enough, you can bake them in a 300°F (150°C) oven for about 15 minutes to soften and sweeten them.
  • Sour cream adds richness and moisture to the bread. If you don’t have sour cream, plain Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
  • Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
  • For a chocolate twist, fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips instead of walnuts.

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