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Moist Banana Bread Recipe

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This Moist Banana Bread recipe yields a deliciously soft and flavorful loaf, enriched with ripe bananas, toasted walnuts, and sweet raisins. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, it’s easy to prepare and bakes to golden perfection with a tender crumb and subtle vanilla aroma.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 very ripe bananas (medium/large)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (8 Tbsp) at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup walnuts, lightly roasted and coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan and Roast Walnuts: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard bread loaf pan measuring approximately 9.25 x 5.25 x 2.75 inches. In a skillet over medium heat, lightly roast the walnuts, stirring continuously to prevent burning. Once aromatic and lightly toasted, remove and allow them to cool to room temperature.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Use a hand mixer or whisk to cream these together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add Bananas and Eggs: Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until they reach a chunky applesauce consistency. Add the mashed bananas and lightly beaten eggs to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, stirring until well blended.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients and Mix: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet batter, mixing gently to combine without overmixing.
  5. Add Vanilla, Walnuts, and Raisins: Stir in the vanilla extract, followed by the cooled roasted walnuts and raisins, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it rest in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas as they provide more natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Lightly roasting walnuts enhances their flavor and crunch.
  • Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Optional: Substitute raisins with chocolate chips or dried cranberries for variation.

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