Grandma's Banana Nut Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour.
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1½ teaspoons baking soda.
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Pinch of salt.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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½ cup vegetable oil.
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2 eggs.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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4 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1⅓ cups or 303 grams).
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1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts.
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans and set them aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Set aside the dry mixture for later.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gently add the mashed bananas to the wet mixture and stir until incorporated.
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Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until you achieve a completely blended batter.
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Using a rubber spatula, carefully fold in the chopped walnuts.
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Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes. The bread is done when a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean. If the tops are browning too quickly, cover with foil during the last part of baking.
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Allow the loaves to cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then gently remove them and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
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To store, wrap each loaf tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 5 days. Alternatively, freeze them by wrapping tightly in both plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 3 months.
# Notes:
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If you lack two 8-inch loaf pans, you can use a single 9-inch loaf pan and adjust the baking time accordingly—check at about 55 minutes.
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For a sweeter and moister bread, use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots.
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Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans, hazelnuts, cashews, almonds, or peanuts, or omit the nuts entirely for a nut-free version.
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Add a hint of cinnamon (about ½ teaspoon) for an extra layer of flavor, or mix in chocolate chips or dried fruit like raisins or cranberries for variety.