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Best-Ever Banana Bread
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6
This classic quick bread has been a favorite in our family. It bakes up with a nice top and tender insides (not gummy or heavy like some I've tried). The key ingredients are the buttermilk and the banana extract.
Ingredients:
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (i puree)
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup buttermilk, plus
1 tablespoon buttermilk (i use fresh or powdered)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon banana extract (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
3. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
4. Transfer to prepared pan.
5. Bake until top is golden brown and splits slightly, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
6. Slices well.
7. Do not double recipe.
By RecipeOfHealth.com