Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
1 cup

butter

1 cup

sugar

2 unit

eggs

4 tbsp

sour cream

1 tsp

baking soda

0.5 tsp

salt

1.5 cup

crushed bananas

crushed

1 tsp

baking powder

1 cup

chopped nuts

chopped

3 cup

flour

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~6 min

Grease and flour a loaf pan.

Step 3
~6 min

Prepare sour milk by adding 1/2 teaspoon vinegar to 4 tablespoons of milk and let stand for 15 minutes.

Step 4
~6 min

Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 5
~6 min

Beat in the eggs one at a time.

Step 6
~6 min

Stir in the sour cream or sour milk.

Step 7
~6 min

In a separate bowl, combine the baking soda, salt, baking powder, and flour.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 8
~6 min

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 9
~6 min

Fold in the crushed bananas and chopped nuts.

Step 10
~6 min

Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

Step 11
~6 min

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 12
~6 min

Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough bread.

Add a streusel topping for extra sweetness and crunch.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

berries
whipped cream
ice cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, often associated with home baking and family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holiday baking
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

brunch
dessert
snack

Popularity Score

75/100

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