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Banana Nut Bread Recipe

This Banana Nut Bread is a must-try! Moist, rich, and packed with sweet bananas and crunchy walnuts, it's perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Nut Bread:
  • 1/3 cup Butter softened
  • 1 1/4 cups White Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 4 large Very Ripe Bananas mashed
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Step 2: Grease your 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
  4. Step 4: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until combined.
  6. Step 6: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
  7. Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For longer storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.