Ingredients:

  • 1 ¾ cups (210g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting pan
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (about 3 large) mashed ripe bananas
  • ¼ cup (60ml) sour cream
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Mash the bananas well. Ensure no large lumps remain.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with nuts (if using). Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.