4 ways to make banana bread

To make the banana bread, first preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and lightly oil a loaf pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons (5 grams) baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon (4 grams) salt. Then, in another bowl, combine 1 cup (200 grams) dark brown sugar, 1/3 cup (85 grams) plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, or mascarpone, and 1/4 cup (55 grams) room-temperature unsalted butter. Beat these ingredients on medium-high speed with an electric mixer for 4 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until combined. Next, peel and mash 4 large bananas. Use overripe bananas, as they will give your bread a sweet, moist texture. If there are black spots on the skin, the bananas are overripe. Stir the mashed bananas into the batter, then add 1/2 cup (90 grams) of chocolate chips or walnuts if you like. Finally, pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in it comes out clean. Chill the banana bread for 1 hour before serving! To learn more, including how to make various banana bread variations using spices and dried fruit, keep reading.