RICH BANANA BREAD

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional

For the Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
4. Mash Bananas: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add the mashed bananas to the wet mixture and mix until smooth.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Fold in Nuts (Optional): Gently fold in chopped nuts if using.
8. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy your delicious Rich Banana Bread!