Flour's Famous Banana Bread Recipe

Flour's Renowned Banana Bread

Recipe adapted from Joanne Chang

• Difficulty: Simple
• Makes: 1 loaf
• Nutrition Per Slice (of 12):
  Calories: 306
  Total Fat: 15g
  Saturated Fat: 2g
  Carbs: 41g
  Fiber: 2g
  Sugar: 23g
  Protein: 4g
  Cholesterol: 28mg
  Sodium: 214mg
• Total Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes
• Prep: 20 minutes
• Inactive: 1 hour
• Bake: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cups plain all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup neutral oil
• 3 1/2 very ripe bananas, mashed well
• 2 tablespoons crme frache or sour cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and line the bottom of a 95-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy release.
2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a large bowl.
3. Using a whisk or stand mixer, beat the sugar and eggs until pale and thickened, about 810 minutes.
4. With the mixer running on low, slowly pour in the oil until incorporated.
5. Stir in the mashed bananas, crme frache (or sour cream), and vanilla until combined.
6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined; fold in the toasted walnuts. Avoid overmixing.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
8. Cool the bread in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Note: This recipe is adapted from a professional baker's version and may not have been specifically tested for every home oven.