Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for preparing the pan
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 very ripe bananas, peeled, and mashed with a fork (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces
Directions
Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl, set aside. Whisk the eggs and vanilla together in a liquid measuring cup with a spout, set aside. Lightly brush a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan with butter. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or with an electric hand-held mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually pour the egg mixture into the butter while mixing until incorporated. Add the bananas (the mixture will appear to be curdled, so don't worry), and remove the bowl from the mixer.
With a rubber spatula, mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the nuts and transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Turn the bread out of the pan and let cool completely on the rack. Wrap in plastic wrap. The banana bread is best if served the next day.
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By keo480
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on May 25, 2012
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My husband said it was the best thing I've ever baked and he NEVER compliments me on my cooking. He asked me to make it again, so I will. I added double walnuts. And this bread tastes best after sitting for over a day.
By Ilike2danceyessir
on May 23, 2012
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My boyfriend and I usually don't like any type of nuts in desserts, but this was actually pretty good and easy to make! I tried to make some bread for his family but he refused to give them any because he wanted to eat it all! Definitely a recipe of good-ness ;
By boulangertruckee
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on May 23, 2012
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Super Easy, Great Results! Made a double batch to bring to dad.
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