Rich Banana Bread

Here’s a recipe for a rich and moist banana bread:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Mix in bananas and sour cream: Stir in the mashed bananas and sour cream or Greek yogurt until well combined.
6. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Add mix-ins: If using, fold in the chopped nuts and/or chocolate chips.
8. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve: Slice and enjoy!