Banana nut bread

Banana nut bread is a delicious and popular baked good, perfect for using up overripe bananas. Here’s a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs and bananas: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
5. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the nuts.
6. Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your banana nut bread with a cup of coffee or tea!