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Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe
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4.7 from 18 reviews

This Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe is a classic favorite that delivers a perfectly moist and flavorful loaf every time. With the option to add in toasted nuts and warm spices, this banana bread is a versatile treat that’s great for any time of day.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, blended into a powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 and 1/2 medium bananas)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Toast Nuts: If using nuts, toast them in the oven and set aside to cool.
  3. Mix Butter and Sugar: In a bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate eggs and vanilla into the butter mixture.
  5. Mash Bananas: Mash ripe bananas and add to the mixture.
  6. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add flour, oat powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional spices.
  7. Stir: Mix until just combined.
  8. Add Sour Cream: Fold in sour cream.
  9. Optional Nuts: Fold in nuts, if desired.
  10. Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 55-65 minutes.
  11. Cool: Let bread cool before slicing.
  12. Store: Store at room temperature or freeze for later enjoyment.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
  • This banana bread is even better the next day, allowing the flavors to meld together.

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Keywords: banana bread, moist, easy, homemade, baked goods

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