Best Ever Banana Bread

Indulge in the comforting aroma and taste of freshly baked banana bread, made with our premium Miller's Choice Unbleached Flour. This exceptional flour, known for its quality and natural stone-ground goodness, provides a tender and moist texture. Unlike bleached flours, Miller's Choice retains its natural color and nutrients, resulting in a bread that is both delicious and wholesome.

This banana bread is a delightful combination of sweet flavors. The ripe bananas add a touch of sweetness and a hint of caramel, while our unbleached flour provides a perfect base for this classic treat. For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding 1 teaspoon of instant coffee powder to the wet ingredients and stirring in ½ cup of semisweet chocolate chips along with your favorite nuts.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to impress. Enjoy a slice of warm banana bread for breakfast, a snack, or a sweet treat.

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Best Ever Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups Miller’s Choice Unbleached Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mist a 9-inch loaf pan with vegetable oil spray or grease with soft butter. Set aside.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until well combined. Add the eggs, banana, sour cream, and vanilla, and beat until blended, scraping the bowl as needed. Fold in the flour mixture until smooth. Fold in the nuts, if desired.
4. Turn the batter into the pan and bake until the bread is firm when lightly pressed in the center and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes.
5. Cool in the pan 20 minutes on a wire rack, then remove from the pan and cool completely before slicing. Makes one loaf.

Notes

The best solution we know of for over-ripening bananas is to make banana bread! And if you love chocolate, coffee, and bananas together, add 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder to the wet ingredients and stir ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips into the batter along with the nuts.