Ingredients for Bestest Ever Banana Bread
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 mashed ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
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How to Make Bestest Ever Banana Bread
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour four 9x5 inch loaf pans.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, and 4 large eggs until light and fluffy.
- Add the sour cream mixture, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon salt, and 4 mashed ripe bananas to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
- Gradually add 4 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional). Add 2 cups chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts (optional).
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Smaller pans (like muffin tins) will require less baking time - check for doneness around 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
98 g
Sugar
663g
Fat
271g
Carbs
101g
