The Best Banana Bread

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan; set aside. In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and beat to incorporate.In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
Add bananas, sour cream, and vanilla; mix to combine.
Stir in nuts and pour into prepared pan.
Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Let rest in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool.

Ingredient :

½ cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans