
LAURA LEE ALICE
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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 . . .
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• Butter-Adds flavor and moisture to this recipe.
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• Eggs-You can use large or extra large. Eggs add structure and bind the
ingredients of this recipe.
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• Bananas-Ripe bananas are perfect for this recipe because they are sweeter.
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• Buttermilk-Is slightly tangy so it balances the richness of the butter and the
sweetness of the bananas.
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• Vanilla-Acts as a flavor enhancer and has a rich, pleasant smell.
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• 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.
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• Sugar-Not only adds sweetness, but helps in browning and moisture retention.
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• Baking soda-Acts as a leavening agent and helps the texture of the bread to
become more tender.
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• Sea salt-Has a more refined taste than table salt.
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• Nuts-Pecan or walnuts are great choices.
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Other recipes you might like . . .
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Apple Muffins-These are moist, dense and flavorful.
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Best Pumpkin Bread-Moist and dense texture with a sweet and spicy taste
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Strawberry Streusel Muffins-These are soft with a buttery streusel crunch.
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English Muffin Loaf Bread-They have all the characteristics of English muffins
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​​What I like about this recipe:
• With butter, bananas and buttermilk in the ingredients, you know it's going to be moist and flavorful.
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• You can actually taste the bananas in this bread.
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• The nuts give a textural crunch and flavor.
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• It makes 6 to 8 generous servings.
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Options
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• ½ cup dried cranberries or fresh cranberries that have been halved
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• Grated zest from 1 orange
• ½ cup diced apple
• ½ cup chopped dates
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Grease and flour your loaf pan. line with
parchment for easier removal (optional).
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Try our recipe for Pan Release.

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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.
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Mix the wet ingredients together-butter,
eggs, bananas, buttermilk and the
vanilla.

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Fold in the nuts.

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Moist and tender.
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Banana Nut Bread 6 to 8 servings
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Ingredients
• ¾ cup butter, melted and cooled
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• 2 eggs, room temperature
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• 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2)
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• 5 Tbsp buttermilk (¼ cup + 1 Tbsp)
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• 1 tsp vanilla
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​​• 1¾ cups flour
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• 1½ cups sugar
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• 1 tsp baking soda
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• ½ tsp sea salt
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• 1 cup nuts, chopped
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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.
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Instructions
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​1. In a large bowl, mix the butter, eggs, bananas, buttermilk and eggs thoroughly
together. For this step I use a hand mixer.
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2. Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda and sea salt into the banana mixture; stir until
just mixed; fold in the nuts.
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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
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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.
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