Description
Hearty pioneer woman banana bread combines ripe bananas with classic pantry staples for a comforting homestyle treat. Bakers will savor its rich flavor and moist crumb, discovering pure satisfaction in each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) sour cream
- 1 ½ cups (340 grams) mashed ripe bananas (about 3–4 medium bananas)
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups + 2 tbsps (320 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 cups + 2 tbsps (500 grams) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
Instructions
- Preheating: Configure oven to 350°F (175°C), reducing temperature 20°C for convection settings.
- Pan Preparation: Thoroughly grease bundt pan with butter and dust with flour to prevent adhesion.
- Mixture Foundation: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, integrating eggs systematically and folding in mashed bananas for uniform consistency.
- Dry Ingredient Consolidation: Sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder together to eliminate potential clumping.
- Batter Assembly: Progressively combine dry ingredients and sour cream into banana mixture, alternating additions and maintaining delicate texture through gentle folding.
- Pan Distribution: Carefully pour batter into prepared bundt pan, smoothing surface and eliminating potential air pockets by strategic tapping.
- Baking Process: Roast in preheated oven for approximately 70 minutes, validating completion through clean toothpick test when inserted into center.
- Cooling Protocol: Rest bread in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete temperature equalization and structural refinement.
- Serving Suggestion: Present banana bread warm or at ambient temperature, optionally complemented with softened butter for enhanced gustatory experience.
Notes
- Prevent Banana Browning: Mash ripe bananas immediately to stop enzymatic browning and maintain fresh flavor.
- Master Mixing Technique: Cream butter and sugar thoroughly to create air pockets, ensuring a light, tender crumb.
- Check Moisture Levels: Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture in the bread.
- Avoid Overmixing Danger: Fold dry ingredients gently to prevent developing tough gluten, keeping bread tender and soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 456
- Sugar: 55 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 107 mg