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Moist Extreme Banana Nut Bread: Easy Nutty Bliss Recipe

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This incredibly moist and nutty banana bread is the recipe that turned a self-proclaimed baking disaster into someone who actually offers to bring dessert. It’s easy, forgiving, and delivers a perfect combination of tender crumb and crunchy walnut topping every time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, plus extra for topping
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on long sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas with a fork until smooth (a few small lumps are fine).
  3. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) to mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Reserve about 1/4 cup for topping.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle reserved walnuts on top, pressing gently.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes. Bread is done when a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If top browns too fast, tent with foil after 40 minutes.
  9. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes, then lift out using parchment overhang and transfer to rack to cool completely (at least 1 hour before slicing).

Notes

Use very ripe (almost black) bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Spoon and level flour to avoid dry bread. Room temperature ingredients help create a smooth batter. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes for extra flavor. The bread stays moist for up to 4 days at room temperature and freezes well for up to 3 months.

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