Description
This Sour Cream Banana Bread is a sweet, moist quick bread with a tender crumb and a lightly crisp crust. Perfectly balanced with the tang of sour cream and the sweetness of ripe bananas, this loaf is a cozy classic you’ll bake again and again. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 medium very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute with 1 cup brown rice flour, 1/2 cup tapioca starch, and 1/4 cup potato starch
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans or 12-18 muffin cups.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla and eggs, beating until fully combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix It All Together: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add the Bananas and Sour Cream: Stir in mashed bananas and sour cream until blended. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Bake: Pour the batter into prepared pans or muffin tins. Bake muffins for 18–20 minutes or loaves for 55–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for the richest flavor and softest texture. Don’t overmix once the flour is added, gentle folding keeps your banana bread light and moist. For an extra touch, sprinkle brown sugar on top before baking for a delicate caramelized crust. This loaf also freezes beautifully for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Home Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/20th of recipe)
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 379mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 52mg
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