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Super Moist Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 12 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Super Moist Banana Bread Recipe yields a tender, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with very ripe bananas, warm spices, and a blend of oils and butter, this banana bread is incredibly moist and rich with a delicate crumb. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, it’s a classic treat that will quickly become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure an even baking temperature.
  2. Mash the Bananas: Using a fork, mash the very ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth with some small chunks for texture.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
  4. Whip Sugar and Eggs: Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the sugar and eggs on medium speed for about 5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  5. Add Oil and Butter: With the mixer on low, slowly drizzle in the canola oil and melted butter over about 1 minute, mixing gently to incorporate without deflating the batter.
  6. Add Bananas, Sour Cream, and Vanilla: Continue mixing on low speed for another minute as you add the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is evenly combined.
  7. Fold in Dry Ingredients: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Do this carefully just until no flour streaks remain to avoid overmixing and tough bread.
  8. Prepare the Loaf Pan: Cut a piece of parchment paper long enough to hang over the sides of a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Butter the pan, then place the parchment inside. Butter the parchment and all sides of the pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  9. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, then check the center by gently shaking the pan; if it’s still jiggly or the center sinks, continue baking in 10-minute intervals until fully set, which can take up to 1 hour and 30 minutes depending on your oven.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are very ripe with lots of brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix when folding in dry ingredients to keep the bread tender.
  • Adjust baking time based on your oven; check the center doneness by a toothpick or jiggle test.
  • Using parchment paper makes it easier to remove the loaf from the pan after baking.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before lifting out to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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