Banana Bread

Leilani's Note:

This recipe is more like a coffe cake style than bread. It is so delicious and relatively easy to make.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 20 slices

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping

• 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

1. In large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy.
2. Gradually beat in sugar.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time.
4. Add mashed bananas, vanilla and sour cream.
5. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
6. Fold into the creamed mixture, stirring just to blend.
7. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients.
8. Sprinkle half the mixture over bottom of a well greased 9x13" baking dish.
9. Spoon in the batter.
10. Sprinkle with remaining topping.
11. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Reviews

[Chef #1208714]

Words can't do this banana bread justice. I followed the receipe exactly, and it turned out unbelievably delicious. Best banana bread I've ever had, and my boyfriend and all the recruits in his police academy agree! Thanks for a fantastic recipe!

[Mmmama]

YUM! I'm in love with this recipe. It's so easy and delicious! I also used applesauce instead of butter, low fat sour cream, and did 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour. I thought it turned out great and I'm so happy to have this new twist on banana bread! I was getting tired of my same old recipe. Thanks!

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

I couldn't decide whether I wanted a quick bread or a coffee cake and this recipe was a perfect choice. I used plain yogurt, put in a bundt pan, and it baked up perfectly (I think it took about 40 minutes). I pressed the walnut mixture down slightly so they would not fall off when baked. The bread slices neatly, has a springy texture, and the topping tastes like it has brown sugar (even if it doesn't). Thanks Leilani, for posting. Roxygirl