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Moist Banana Bread Recipe

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This Moist Banana Bread Recipe yields a tender, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or snack time. It features ripe mashed bananas blended with warm spices, eggs, and a combination of oils and butter for rich moisture. Enhanced with sour cream and vanilla extract, this bread is wonderfully soft with a balanced sweetness and aromatic notes from cinnamon and nutmeg.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by buttering it thoroughly. Cut a piece of parchment paper slightly longer than the pan’s length, place it inside with the ends hanging over the edges, and butter both the parchment and all sides of the pan to ensure easy release after baking.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a bowl, use a fork to mash the very ripe bananas until mostly smooth, allowing some small lumps for texture.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later incorporation.
  4. Whip Sugar and Eggs: Using a stand mixer fitted with a whip attachment, beat the sugar and eggs on medium speed for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and slightly pale in color.
  5. Add Oil and Butter: Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly drizzle in the canola oil and melted butter over about one minute, gently whipping to blend the fats evenly without breaking down the fluffiness.
  6. Add Bananas, Sour Cream, and Vanilla: Continue mixing on low speed for another minute, adding the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract to integrate all the wet ingredients thoroughly.
  7. Fold in Dry Ingredients: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet batter. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter, which ensures a tender crumb.
  8. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top lightly. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. After this time, check the center by inserting a toothpick or using an instant-read thermometer. If the toothpick does not come out clean or the center is still jiggly and below 200°F (93°C), continue baking in 10-minute increments until fully cooked through. Total baking time will likely be between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes depending on your oven. Allow the bread to cool slightly before removing it from the pan.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix once dry ingredients are added to keep the bread tender.
  • Using both oil and butter provides a moist texture with buttery flavor.
  • If available, use an instant-read thermometer for perfect doneness at 200°F in the center.
  • Line the pan with parchment to remove the bread easily and prevent sticking.
  • Let the bread cool before slicing to maintain structural integrity.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/moist-banana-bread-recipe/