Banana Bread Classic Moist Banana Nut Bread

 

 

 

Banana Bread

Classic Moist Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients:

3 very ripe bananas (medium/large)

½ cup unsalted butter (8 Tbsp), at room temperature

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

½ cup raisins (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour a 9.25x5.25x2.75 inch bread loaf pan.

Prepare Ingredients:

In a skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts until golden, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Once toasted, chop them coarsely and set aside to cool.

Mix Wet Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mash the bananas with a fork until they resemble a chunky applesauce consistency, then add them to the bowl along with the beaten eggs. Mix until well combined.

Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Add Extras:

Stir in the vanilla extract, toasted walnuts, and raisins if using. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Kcal: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 10 servings