Banana Walnut Bread
Banana walnut bread builds on the classic banana bread formula by folding in roughly chopped walnuts and ground cinnamon. Overripe bananas are mashed and mixed with flour, melted unsalted butter, and eggs, then the walnut pieces are gently stirred into the batter to distribute them throughout. Cinnamon adds a warm spice layer that complements the banana's sweetness without masking it. As the loaf bakes for about fifty minutes, the walnuts toast inside the batter and release their oils, spreading a nutty aroma through the crumb. The finished bread slices neatly once fully cooled, with visible walnut pieces in each cross-section. It keeps well wrapped at room temperature for two to three days, and toasting a slice before eating brings the crust back to life.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 175C and prepare a loaf pan.
- 2
Mash bananas smoothly with a fork and mix in eggs.
- 3
Stir in melted butter and sugar to form the wet base.
- 4
Fold in sifted flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 5
Fold in chopped walnuts and transfer batter to the pan.
- 6
Bake for 48-50 minutes; cool completely before slicing.
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