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Banana Bread with Walnut Crunch: 1 Heavenly Loaf

Banana Bread with Walnut Crunch

Whip up a delightful Banana Bread with Walnut Crunch that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe is designed to bring joy to your kitchen and a smile to your face, just like a perfect Sunday.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe mashed bananas
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Mash the ripe bananas and fold them into the wet ingredients.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the toasted chopped walnuts.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra crunch, reserve some toasted walnuts to sprinkle on top of the batter before baking.
  • Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and moisture.
  • Toasting the walnuts beforehand brings out their nutty flavor.

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