Description
Experience the joy of baking with our high altitude banana bread recipe, specially designed to ensure moistness and perfect rise, even at elevated heights. Enjoy every slice of this delicious homemade treat, filled with banana goodness!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
Instructions
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth, ensuring no large lumps remain.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream or yogurt.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the mashed bananas.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to ensure an accurate oven temperature.
- Avoid frequent oven door openings to maintain heat.
- Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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