How to make Sour Cream Banana Bread:
The full, printable recipe is at the end of this post. You will need an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan for this recipe. Line it with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Whisk together the dry ingredients in one bowl, and use a mixer to combine the wet ingredients in another. Combine the two, and don’t over-mix.
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Slice a banana in half, and place the sliced bananas on top of the batter, sliced-side-up.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the bread tests done all the way through.
The result is a really pretty looking loaf. I love this recipe because the bananas on top give a huge hint as to what kind of bread this is!
Slice, and eat with a cup of coffee or tea. The great thing about banana bread is that it can be a breakfast, snack or dessert. Enjoy!
How to store Banana Bread:
Place your cooled loaf on a plate and cover it in plastic wrap, or store it in an airtight container. Store it for up to four days on your counter. If you prefer to freeze your sour cream banana bread, wrap the whole loaf in aluminum foil. Store it in a zip-top bag. Squeeze as much air out as you can and seal it closed. Store it in the freezer for up to three months.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened but not fully melted
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup mashed banana
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large banana, peeled and halved length-wise
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8.5 by 4.5-inch loaf pan with 2 pieces of parchment paper so that it hangs over all 4 sides. Spray the inside with nonstick spray.
Whisk or sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
Add the butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream, mashed banana, and vanilla to a large bowl, and use a handheld electric mixer to combine.
Add the dry ingredients and beat to combine, being careful not to over-mix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, and spread it out evenly.
Lay the banana halves on top of the loaf, cut side up.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Mashed Banana: Wait for your bananas to develop brown spots before making banana bread. To get 3/4 cup mashed banana, you will need about 2 small-medium bananas.
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