Banana Bread Bake along

Ingredients

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar (white granulated)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (softened to room temperature, cut into cubes)
• 2 Large Eggs (room temperature if possible)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla extract)
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream (full‑fat, at room temperature)
• 2 cups All‑Purpose Flour (spooned and leveled)
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 3 Ripe Bananas (medium‑large, mashed; use brown‑spotted bananas for best flavor)
• 1 cup Walnuts (optional) (chopped; omit for nut‑free version)
• 2 tbsp Turbinado Sugar (optional topping) (sprinkled on top before final bake)
• 1 cup Streusel Topping (optional) (mix 2 tbsp cold butter, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp rolled oats; crumble over loaves before baking)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F (176°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the batter.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Soften Butter

   Cut butter into cubes and microwave in 10‑second bursts, stirring between bursts, until it is pliable like peanut butter but not melted.

   Time: PT2M

3. Cream Butter and Sugar

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

4. Add Eggs

   Add the 2 eggs one at a time, beating briefly after each addition until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

5. Incorporate Vanilla and Sour Cream

   Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and ½ cup sour cream. Mix on low until just combined, no visible streaks.

   Time: PT2M

6. Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a separate bowl whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt. Set aside.

   Time: PT2M

7. Combine Wet and Dry

   Add half of the dry mixture to the batter, stir just until incorporated, then fold in the mashed bananas, and finally add the remaining dry mixture. Mix until no flour pockets remain.

   Time: PT5M

8. Add Optional Mix‑ins

   If using, fold in chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon now. For streusel, sprinkle it over the batter before baking.

   Time: PT3M

9. Prepare Loaf Pan

   Line the loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with butter/spray. Pour batter in, filling about ¾ full. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top if desired.

   Time: PT3M

10. Bake

    Place the pan on the middle rack and bake for 45 minutes. Check at 20 minutes and add extra streusel if using. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

    Time: PT45M

    Temperature: 350°F

11. Cool

    Remove the pan from the oven, let it rest 10 minutes, then turn the loaf onto a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

    Time: PT15M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

1 g