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    Banana Bread

    Published: Feb 28, 2019 by Modern Honey · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    The BEST Banana Bread Recipe. How to make the perfect moist and flavorful banana bread recipe that is worthy of being slathered in butter. The best banana bread recipe! www.modernhoney.com #bananabread #quickbread #bananarecipes

    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 BEST Banana Bread Recipe. How to make the perfect moist and flavorful banana bread recipe that is worthy of being slathered in butter. The best banana bread recipe! www.modernhoney.com #bananabread #quickbread #bananarecipes

    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)

    The BEST Banana Bread Recipe. How to make the perfect moist and flavorful banana bread recipe that is worthy of being slathered in butter. The best banana bread recipe! www.modernhoney.com #bananabread #quickbread #bananarecipes

    How to make the BEST Banana Bread:

    1.  Cream butter, oil, and sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.  Add eggs and vanilla and mix for 1 minute longer. This is an important step as it is helping to create a creamy texture but also to add loft and air to the batter which will give the bread a nice rise.
    2. Add ripe, chopped bananas to the batter. Use bananas that are extra ripe and covered in brown spots. This makes the bread so much sweeter. If you use bright yellow bananas, the bread will not be as sweet or moist.
    3. Add full-fat sour cream. This is an important acidic element which creates a tender texture.
    4. Fold in dry ingredients.  Don't overmix as it creates too much gluten.
    5. Pour into an aluminum bread pan. I used an 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 inch loaf pan. This USA pan is my favorite loaf pan because it creates such perfectly baked bread.
    6. Cover the bread with aluminum foil after about 20 minutes of baking. I tent the foil so it doesn't hinder the bread from rising.
    7. I love to sprinkle brown sugar all over the top of the bread during the last 5-10 minutes of baking.

    The BEST Banana Bread Recipe. How to make the perfect moist and flavorful banana bread recipe that is worthy of being slathered in butter. The best banana bread recipe! www.modernhoney.com #bananabread #quickbread #bananarecipes

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    The BEST Banana Bread Recipe. How to make the perfect moist and flavorful banana bread recipe that is worthy of being slathered in butter. The best banana bread recipe! www.modernhoney.com #bananabread #quickbread #bananarecipes

    The BEST Banana Bread Recipe. How to make the perfect moist and flavorful banana bread recipe that is worthy of being slathered in butter. The best banana bread recipe! www.modernhoney.com #bananabread #quickbread #bananarecipes

    Banana Bread

    The BEST Banana Bread Recipe. How to make the perfect moist and flavorful banana bread recipe that is worthy of being slathered in butter. The best banana bread recipe!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Course Breakfast/Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 Tablespoons Butter (softened)
    • ¼ cup Oil (such as canola oil)
    • 1 cup Sugar
    • 2 large Eggs
    • 2 teaspoons Vanilla
    • 3 Ripe Bananas
    • ¼ cup Full-Fat Sour Cream
    • 1 ¾ cups Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ cup Brown Sugar (to sprinkle on the bread during the last 5-10 minutes of baking)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat 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.
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    Comments

    1. Heidi

      February 28, 2019 at 8:56 pm

      Could you make these into muffins? If so, how do you think that would change the cooking directions?

      Reply
    2. Julie

      March 03, 2019 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      Incredible! I’ve done really well on my Whole30 regimen until this weekend and I could not resist making banana bread. Blew it today but it was well worth it! ????

      Reply
    3. Kirstin

      August 28, 2019 at 12:46 am

      5 stars
      So yummy!

      Reply
    4. Hannah Flack

      June 12, 2020 at 9:53 pm

      I found this recipe via pinterest and wanted to take the time to comment on this wonderful dish. Very easy to make, delicious flavours and easy to follow directions. I added 2 tbsp of sriracha sauce and found the spice level good for hubby and I, but a bit zippy for the kiddo's (which can be easily fixed with less spice). Thanks so much for sharing your recipe.

      Reply
    5. anabella

      September 02, 2020 at 10:09 pm

      Banana bread is a regular must have. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
      I have a few of these and love them all. Never had failed recipe.

      Reply
    6. Deborah Saffell

      July 05, 2021 at 5:57 am

      Can you pecans to this recipe, if so, how much?

      Reply
    7. Diana

      October 02, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      5 stars
      How does this recipe only have 3 votes? I’ve made hundreds of banana breads in my life but since I found this recipe, I’ll never make another version.

      Reply
    8. Kari

      February 01, 2023 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! My family loved this rich, moist banana bread. My 13 yr old was appalled when he saw sour cream going in--He's a believer now! ha! Thanks!

      Reply

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