Banana Bread Recipe {With Walnuts}

Well, here goes my foray into recipes.  I will tell you that the recipes section of this blog will be rather limited.  I’m not a bad cook, but both Kevin and I like the Minnesota bland food.  I have to say, though, my mother-in-law gave me a great recipe for banana bread that I love.  It’s moist and soft, with a little bit of crunch from the walnuts.

Banana Bread with Walnuts

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2-3 medium mashed ripe bananas
  • Ours were frozen, so if that’s the case for yours make sure you thaw them or run them under warm water.
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine (softened)
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup toasted walnuts (or more if you’re me)

Makes 2 8x4x2″ loaf pans of banana bread.  For one, cut recipe in half.

Recipe

1.  Combine: 1 cup of the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Add mashed ripe banana, margarine or butter, and milk.  Beat with an electric mixer until blended.
3. Add eggs and remaining flour.
4. Stir in walnuts (again, if you’re like me, a lot of walnuts)
5. Pour into two greased 8x4x2″ loaf pans (or use the same pan with two separate batches)
6. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted into bread comes out clean.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes, wrap, and store.  Banana bread is also good frozen in a freezer bag for one month.

Bon apetit!

What’s your favorite banana bread recipe?