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Janet's Rich Banana Bread

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"This is the moistest banana bread that I have ever tasted. It's also very easy to make!"
Janet's Rich Banana Bread Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 565 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x5 inch loaf

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the butter mixture until smooth. Finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 5, 2007 by BP133 
This is Martha Stewart's recipe... only Martha's says to use room temp. butter.. and suggests... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2007 by TranceAddict 
This is quite simply the best banana bread I've ever had. I followed the recipe as stated,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 18, 2006 by MLEDOE 
As other reviewers mentioned, it was very moist and the flavor was good. My only issue was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2008 by naples34102 
With minor variations this is the recipe I've been making for 40 years. It originally came... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 8, 2006 by CMYRICK 
This is the best banana bread ever, and i have tried many looking for the best. Two... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by bookchiq 
Just want to chime in here and say that this bread is delicious. It came out soft and moist... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 18, 2007 by Kristen 
Yhis bread was good right after I baked it. The banana pieces turned brown and were gooey the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 5, 2007 by Laurita 
Thanks for the great idea of slicing the bananas! That's what makes this recipe different... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 12, 2003 by HULAHOUND 
This is one of the best banana bread recipes I have found. The sour cream adds a wonderful... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by ZIGGRL 
Excellent recipe and I'm a novice to cooking. I did substitute the sour cream for lowfat... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Janet's Rich Banana Bread

Servings Per Recipe: 15

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 219

  • Total Fat: 11.2g
  • Cholesterol: 48mg
  • Sodium: 237mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3.2g

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