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Ina Garten Banana Bread Recipe

Ina Garten Banana Bread

Ina Garten banana bread is a moist, flavorful loaf made with ripe bananas, sour cream, and light brown sugar. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: baking, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 bananas Ripe bananas Mash until smooth overripe works best
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened Use unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup Light brown sugar Packed
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and light brown sugar together until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
  6. Fold in the mashed bananas until fully incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • If you prefer a sweeter loaf, you can add chocolate chips or walnuts to the batter.
  • Freezing tip: You can freeze the banana bread for up to 3 months. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.