Key Features of the Gyllenhaal Banana Bread

Classic banana bread made extra moist with sour cream and nutty browned butter, finished with toasted walnuts and pecans and a crunchy sugar-topped crust.

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Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.

Step 2

Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

Step 3

In a larger bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth, then beat in eggs and vanilla.

Step 4

Blend the mashed bananas and sour cream into the wet mixture, then fold in the dry ingredients just until combined.

Step 5

Stir in the nuts, pour into the pan, and sprinkle the top with sugar.

Step 6

Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.