Janet's Rich Banana Bread Recipe
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Janet's Rich Banana Bread

By: vjonsson 
"This is the moistest banana bread that I have ever tasted. It's also very easy to make!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1,776)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x5 inch loaf
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 218 | Total Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 48mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
With minor variations this is the recipe I've been making for 40 years. It originally came...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2006 by MLEDOE   view full review
As other reviewers mentioned, it was very moist and the flavor was good. My only issue was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by BP133   view full review
This is Martha Stewart's recipe... only Martha's says to use room temp. butter.. and suggests...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by TranceAddict   view full review
This is quite simply the best banana bread I've ever had. I followed the recipe as stated,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2006 by CMYRICK   view full review
This is the best banana bread ever, and i have tried many looking for the best. Two...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by bookchiq   view full review
Just want to chime in here and say that this bread is delicious. It came out soft and moist...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2007 by Kristen   view full review
Yhis bread was good right after I baked it. The banana pieces turned brown and were gooey the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2012 by ZIGGRL   view full review
Excellent recipe and I'm a novice to cooking. I did substitute the sour cream for lowfat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2007 by Laurita   view full review
Thanks for the great idea of slicing the bananas! That's what makes this recipe different...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2003 by HULAHOUND   view full review
This is one of the best banana bread recipes I have found. The sour cream adds a wonderful...

 

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