Banana Bread by Williams Sonoma
Transform your overripe bananas into pure magic with this classic Banana Bread by Williams Sonoma. Moist, tender, and packed with rich banana flavor, this easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and ripe bananas with a hint of vanilla and the tangy creaminess of sour cream for unparalleled texture and taste. Customize your loaf with optional chopped walnuts or pecans for a delightful crunch. In just 15 minutes of prep time and an hour in the oven, you'll have a golden-brown loaf perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. This crowd-pleasing banana bread is a must-try for home bakers looking for a timeless recipe that's simple, satisfying, and utterly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 units Large eggs
- 1.5 cups Ripe bananas, mashed
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Stir in the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix. The batter should just come together.
If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.8 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.1 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 659 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 2633 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 474.1 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 249.0 g | ||
| Protein | 53.5 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1888 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
