Banana Nut Bread

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Banana nut bread is a simple pleasure that combines the sweet aroma of ripe bananas with the rich flavor of toasted nuts. Each slice is a warm hug for your taste buds, perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack. Whether you enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with a pat of butter, it's a timeless classic that never disappoints. Enjoy the comforting goodness of this easy recipe.

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About the ingredients . . .

• Butter-Adds flavor and moisture to this recipe.

• Eggs-You can use large or extra large. Eggs add structure and bind the

ingredients of this recipe.

• Bananas-Ripe bananas are perfect for this recipe because they are sweeter.

• Buttermilk-Is slightly tangy so it balances the richness of the butter and the

sweetness of the bananas.

• Vanilla-Acts as a flavor enhancer and has a rich, pleasant smell.

• All-purpose Flour-A versatile ingredient that provides structure and a soft,

smooth texture. It also has a mild taste that doesn't interfere with the flavors of

the recipe.

• Sugar-Not only adds sweetness, but helps in browning and moisture retention.

• Baking soda-Acts as a leavening agent and helps the texture of the bread to

become more tender.

• Sea salt-Has a more refined taste than table salt.

• Nuts-Pecan or walnuts are great choices.

Other recipes you might like . . .

Apple Muffins-These are moist, dense and flavorful.

Best Pumpkin Bread-Moist and dense texture with a sweet and spicy taste

Strawberry Streusel Muffins-These are soft with a buttery streusel crunch.

English Muffin Loaf Bread-They have all the characteristics of English muffins

What I like about this recipe:

• With butter, bananas and buttermilk in the ingredients, you know it's going to be moist and flavorful.

• You can actually taste the bananas in this bread.

• The nuts give a textural crunch and flavor.

• It makes 6 to 8 generous servings.

Options

• ½ cup dried cranberries or fresh cranberries that have been halved

• Grated zest from 1 orange

• ½ cup diced apple

• ½ cup chopped dates

Grease and flour your loaf pan. line with

parchment for easier removal (optional).

Try our recipe for Pan Release.

Add your dry ingredients-flour, sugar,

baking soda and sea salt. Stir until just

mixed.

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Pour into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for

50 minutes to an hour. Start testing for

doneness by using a toothpick at the 50

minute mark.

Mix the wet ingredients together-butter,

eggs, bananas, buttermilk and the

vanilla.

Fold in the nuts.

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Moist and tender.

Banana Nut Bread 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• ¾ cup butter, melted and cooled

• 2 eggs, room temperature

• 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2)

• 5 Tbsp buttermilk (¼ cup + 1 Tbsp)

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1¾ cups flour

• 1½ cups sugar

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp sea salt

• 1 cup nuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 350°F. You will need a greased and floured 9 x 5-inch loaf

pan. You can line with parchment for easier removal.

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the butter, eggs, bananas, buttermilk and eggs thoroughly

together. For this step I use a hand mixer.

2. Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda and sea salt into the banana mixture; stir until

just mixed; fold in the nuts.

3. Pour into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with additional

nuts (optional). Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour; check for

doneness with a toothpick. Let sit in pan 10 minutes; turn out onto rack or plate

to finish cooling. I like to wrap in plastic wrap while still slightly warm to preserve

the moistness.