Banana Banana Nut Bread

Here is a recipe for all to enjoy!

My Husband has a deep love for Banana Nut Bread, and since the winter season is upon us i have decided to pull on my apron, collect all of my mixing bowls, and gather up my measuring cups and spoons, because it's time to enjoy the

BAKING SEASON


Here is a Marvelous recipe for Banana Banana Nut Bread compliments of:

Chef Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery in Boston


Ingredients:

• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup oil
• 3 1/2 bananas, very ripe, mashed
• 2 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Directions:

Set oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a loaf pan with parchment paper.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Beat sugar and eggs with a whisk until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Drizzle in oil. Add mashed bananas, creme fraiche, and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients and nuts. Pour into a lined loaf pan and bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

*Hint* :
I changed up the recipe a little bit by adding honey glazed nuts to the banana bread batter after you place it in the pan. Lightly sprinkle the nuts on top of the batter so that it sits on the top of the batter. Adding the nuts in the batter i have found makes the nuts sink to the bottom!!

ENJOY!!!