Banana Nut Bread with Honey Butter

Even my granny, the queen of banana nut bread, wants to try making this recipe. It's so moist, thanks to the sour cream. Serve it warm with honey butter and it just melts in your mouth.

Ingredients:


1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened, plus more for buttering the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring the pan
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 large, ripe bananas
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and flour either a 9x5-inch loaf pan or a 9x13-inch pan (whichever you prefer to use).

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

3. In another small bowl, mash the bananas with a wooden spoon or a fork.

4. In another large bowl using an electric mixer, cream the 1/2 cup butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

5. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas, sour cream and vanilla and then beat to combine. Don't over mix.

6. Add the dry ingredients; stir. Add chopped pecans; stir.

7. Pour the batter into the pan and place on a sheet tray so the bottom won't burn.

8. If using a loaf pan, bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes. If using a 9x13-inch pan, bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Then turn out onto a wire cooling rack. Let cool, or serve slightly warm with the following Honey Butter recipe!

Honey Butter


Ingredients:


1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey


1. Mix the butter and honey together in a small bowl with a wooden spoon until well combined.

Serve with the banana bread and enjoy!