Janet's Famous Banana Nut Bread Recipe

This moist and flavorful banana nut bread recipe is a family favorite. Packed with ripe bananas, walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon, it's the perfect treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Follow this easy recipe to create Janet's famous banana nut bread in your own kitchen. Enjoy the warm and comforting aroma that fills your home as it bakes to perfection.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
5. Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the flour disappears. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
10. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
11. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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