Ina Garten Banana Nut Bread Recipe
Do you love easy baking? Then try this Ina Garten Banana Nut Bread Recipe. It is a classic treat. It is very moist and sweet.
Equipment
- One 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
- An electric stand mixer.
- A large mixing bowl
- A sturdy rubber spatula.
- A wire cooling rack.
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup.
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup melted.
- Extra-large egg: 1 piece.
- Mashed bananas: 1 cup 3 ripe bananas.
- Sour cream: 1/2 cup.
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon.
- Grated orange zest: 1 teaspoon.
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups.
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon.
- Kosher salt: 1/2 teaspoon.
- Chopped walnuts: 1/2 cup.
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease your loaf pan well.
- Cream the sugar and butter together. Use your electric mixer for this.
- Add the egg and bananas. Mix them until they are smooth.
- Add sour cream and vanilla. Add the orange zest now too.
- Mix the flour and baking soda. Add the salt to the bowl.
- Slowly add dry items to wet items. Do not overmix the batter.
- Gently stir in the walnuts. Use a spatula for this part.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Let the bread cool down. Slice it and enjoy your treat.
Notes
- Use very brown bananas. They are the sweetest.
- Do not overmix the flour. It keeps the bread soft.
- Use fresh orange zest. It adds a bright flavor.
- Check doneness with a toothpick. It should come out clean.