Moist Banana Bread (Print Version)

Tender banana loaf with toasted walnuts and raisins. Great for breakfast or a snack.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 3 medium to large very ripe bananas
02 - 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
03 - 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
05 - 1 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - 1 cup (120g) toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
10 - 1/2 cup (80g) raisins

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour a 9.25 x 5.25 x 2.75-inch loaf pan.
02 - Lightly toast walnuts in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly. Coarsely chop and allow to cool.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Mash bananas with a fork to a chunky consistency. Mix into the butter-sugar mixture along with beaten eggs until fully incorporated.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the banana mixture and stir until combined.
06 - Stir in vanilla extract, toasted walnuts, and raisins. Mix just until evenly distributed.
07 - Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let banana bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.

# Extra Tips & Details:

01 - To ripen bananas quickly, bake them at 250°F (121°C) for 15–20 minutes or store in a paper bag with an apple overnight.

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