Delicious Brown Sugar Banana Nut Bread Recipe

This Brown Sugar Banana Nut Bread recipe is a classic American favorite that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the crunch of chopped nuts, all brought together with the rich flavor of brown sugar. It's perfect for breakfast or as a snack with your afternoon tea or coffee.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar.
4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla and mashed bananas.
5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated, then fold in chopped nuts.
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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