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Top-down view of a freshly baked homemade banana bread loaf resting on a white ceramic plate placed over a clean white marble countertop. The golden-brown crust shows visible cracks and embedded walnut bits, highlighting its soft texture. The setup is minimal and visually clean, offering a warm and inviting bakery-style presentation that emphasizes comfort and simplicity.

Janet’s Rich Banana Bread Recipe

Moist, rich, and packed with flavor, Janet’s Banana Bread is a comforting homemade classic made with real bananas, sour cream, and crunchy walnuts — perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 291 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (2)
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Loaf pan (9x5-inch recommended)
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 medium bananas sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
    Top-down view of a 9x5 inch metal loaf pan being greased with melted butter using a pastry brush, with an oven thermometer nearby showing 350°F. Everything is placed over a clean white marble countertop. The simple, neat setup includes a small bowl of butter, emphasizing the preparation process before baking banana bread, ensuring proper non-stick results.
  • In a bowl, whisk together sugar and melted butter until smooth.
    Top-down view of white sugar and melted butter being whisked together in a clear glass mixing bowl placed on a white marble countertop. A metal whisk is actively blending the ingredients into a smooth mixture. A small bowl of sugar and a measuring cup with remaining butter are nearby, capturing the early mixing stage with clean and consistent visuals.
  • Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
    Top-down view of two cracked eggs and vanilla extract added into a sugar and butter mixture inside a clear glass bowl on a white marble surface. A metal whisk is partially submerged, ready to mix the ingredients. Eggshells and a teaspoon of vanilla rest nearby, capturing a crucial step in building flavor and richness for the banana bread batter.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
    Top-down view of dry ingredients being gradually stirred into the wet batter using a white spatula inside a clear glass mixing bowl on a white marble countertop. The batter shows signs of thickening as flour is incorporated. Measuring spoons and bowls with remaining ingredients are included, offering a clean visual of the careful mixing process to avoid overworking the batter.
  • Fold in sour cream, sliced bananas, and chopped walnuts.
    Top-down view of sour cream, sliced bananas, and chopped walnuts being gently folded into the banana bread batter inside a clear glass bowl using a white spatula. The mixing bowl rests on a white marble surface. The creamy texture of the batter is visible with banana slices and walnut chunks partially blended in, emphasizing the flavor-packed and moist nature of the recipe.
  • Pour batter into the greased pan and smooth the top.
    Top-down view of banana bread batter being poured into a greased metal loaf pan on a white marble countertop. A white spatula is used to smooth the top of the batter, ensuring even baking. The mixing bowl is set aside, now empty. The scene captures the final preparation step before placing the loaf into the oven for baking, keeping everything clean and visually uniform.
  • Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
    Top-down view of a freshly baked homemade banana bread loaf resting on a white ceramic plate placed over a clean white marble countertop. The golden-brown crust shows visible cracks and embedded walnut bits, highlighting its soft texture. The setup is minimal and visually clean, offering a warm and inviting bakery-style presentation that emphasizes comfort and simplicity.