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loaf of banana bread with slice on white plate

World's Best Banana Bread

Moist, rich, and perfectly sweet, this world's best banana bread recipe is a must-try. It also freezes well and makes a great homemade gift!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 c. butter
  • Shortening or oil for preparing pans
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour plus a dash for preparing pans
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon optional
  • 1/2 c. chocolate chips optional
  • 1/2 c. chopped walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a standard 9X5 loaf pan with shortening (or oil) and flour.
  2. Melt butter in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla, and mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt (and cinnamon, if using).
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, a little at a time, mixing just until smooth.
  6. Stir in the sour cream and bananas (and walnuts and/or chocolate chips, if using).
  7. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for about 50 minutes, or just until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  9. Cool the loaf 10-15 minutes, then loosen with a knife around the edges before turning out the loaf.
  10. Enjoy!