The most popular recipe on our site, this A Recipe for Banana Bread  is simple and satisfying. The addition of sour cream in the batter adds richness and tenderness, making it a very moist quick bread. The recipe is easy to customize, though we recommend keeping total add-ins to no more than 1 cup, as this allows the bread to stand alone. It is best served warm from the oven with a pat of butter or sliced and enjoyed at room temperature with a glass of milk. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack. It also keeps well in the refrigerator (but be sure to wrap it tightly) or frozen for up to 8 weeks.

Delicious Homemade Banana Bread Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8 or 9-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar with a hand or stand mixer until smooth (a few banana lumps are okay). Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the sour cream, being careful not to over-mix.

Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick or wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack before unmolding and serving. This banana bread can be stored wrapped tightly at room temperature for 4 days or longer in the refrigerator, and it freezes well.