Ina Garten Banana Bread Recipe
The Ina Garten Banana Bread Recipe is simple but full of flavor. Ina Garten is known for making recipes that are both easy and delicious.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling rack
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease your loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and sour cream.
- Slowly mix the wet and dry ingredients together.
- Fold in walnuts, if you like.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes or until golden brown.
- Use a toothpick to check if it’s done.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Move the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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- Use very ripe bananas for better flavor.
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- Don’t mix the batter too much—just enough to combine.
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- You can add chocolate chips if you like.
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- Put parchment paper in the loaf pan for easy cleanup.
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- Let the bread cool before slicing it.