Janet's Banana Bread Recipe
Janet's Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful treat made by combining sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, and dry ingredients. With the addition of ripe bananas, sour cream, and walnuts, this easy recipe bakes into a perfect loaf that's sure to please any banana bread lover.
Equipment
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire rack
- Whisk
- Toothpick or skewer
- Oven
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 medium bananas, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar and melted butter.
- Add eggs and vanilla, and stir until combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until smooth.
- Gently fold in sliced bananas, sour cream, and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for extra flavor.
- Try adding chocolate chips or dried fruit for variety.
- Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.