Banana Walnut Loaf
Banana bread is the perfect treat for any occasion. A timeless recipe, our classic banana walnut loaf is easy to make and sure to please. Enjoy a slice for breakfast or a snack, or use this recipe to make a loaf for a special occasion.
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- 9”x5” Loaf Pan
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Mixing Bowls
- Silicone Spatula
Ingredients
- 2½ Cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 Cups Mashed Bananas
- 2 Eggs
- 1¼ Cup Sugar
- ½ Tsp Baking Soda
- ½ Tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Cup Buttermilk
- 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- ¼ Tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F
- Let butter soften at room temperature
- Cream butter and sugar together for 5 to 7 minutes
- Scrape sides of bowl to ensure ingredients are well combined
- Add eggs one at a time
- Mix until just incorporated
- Add buttermilk, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas
- Add flour in increments, mix until just incorporated
- Grease loaf pan
- Smooth banana bread batter into loaf pan
- Bake at 350 °F for approximately 60 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean
- Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes
- Gently remove banana bread from loaf pan and allow to finish cooling on wire rack
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For best results:
- Be sure you use very ripe bananas
- Let banana bread cool completely before slicing
- Store banana bread at room temperature for 3 to 4 days
- Freeze any leftovers for up to 4 months