Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Eggs
- 3 Tablespoons Sour milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 bananas (mashed)
- 1 Teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 Teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Sugar
- ½ cup Vegetable oil
Mix-Ins
- ½ cup walnuts (or other tree nuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F: Get that oven going first because you’ll be ready to bake before you know it. I always forget to do this early on and end up waiting around with batter in hand.
- Prep your pan: Cut a piece of parchment paper so it has a little overhang on the sides. This will make removing the loaf a cinch later on. If you’re out of parchment, just grease the pan well, especially the corners. I’ve learned this the hard way—there’s nothing more frustrating than having half your loaf stick to the pan.
- Whisk the wet ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk your eggs and sour milk until foamy. This adds air to the batter, which makes for a fluffier bread.
- Mash the bananas: In a separate bowl, use a fork to mash your bananas until they’re mostly smooth but still a little lumpy. Those little chunks of banana in the bread are heavenly.
- Combine everything: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir in the mashed bananas, whisked egg mixture, and vegetable oil. Don’t overmix! A few lumps are fine—it keeps the bread tender.
- Fold in the mix-ins: If you’re using nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit, now’s the time to fold them in. I like to coat the mix-ins in a bit of flour first so they don’t sink to the bottom of the loaf.
- Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and slide it into the oven. Now’s the time to be patient! Bake for one hour, but start checking around the 50-minute mark. Insert a toothpick in the center—if it comes out clean, you’re good to go.
- Cool it down: Once the bread is out, let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, use the parchment overhang to lift the loaf out and onto a cooling rack to finish cooling. (Don’t skip this step, or the bottom might get soggy.)
Notes
How to serve (and impress your guests)
For serving, I love to keep it simple. A thick, warm slice of banana bread with a smear of salted butter is perfection. But if you’re serving guests, try cutting the loaf into small squares and dusting them with powdered sugar. You could also serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream if you’re feeling fancy. Oh, and don’t forget to set out extra nuts or chocolate chips as a fun topping option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert