Ingredients for Best Banana Bread
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe mashed bananas (about 1 ½ pounds)
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How to Make Best Banana Bread
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in 1 cup sour cream and 3 ripe mashed bananas (about 1 ½ pounds).
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Start checking at 50 minutes).
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
110g
Fat
21g
Carbs
16g
