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.