Classic Banana Walnut Bread

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas(paid link)
• ½ cup unsalted butter(paid link)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar(paid link)
• 2 large eggs(paid link)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract(paid link)
• 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour(paid link)
• 1 tsp baking soda(paid link)
• ¼ tsp salt(paid link)
• 1 cup walnuts(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

3. 3

   Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

7. 7

   Fold in the mashed bananas and chopped walnuts.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.

9. 9

   Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

   1 hr

10. 10

    Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

    10 min

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