BANANA NUT BREAD (SOUTHERN LIVING)

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Categories     Bread     Banana

Number Of Ingredients 11

-3/4 C butter, softened
-1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
-2 C sugar
-2 large eggs
-3 C all-purpose flour
-1/2 t baking powder
-1/2 t baking soda
-1/2 t salt
-1 1/2 C mashed bananas (about 4 medium)
-1 C chopped pecans, toasted
-1/2 t vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. 2. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy 3. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. 4. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. 5. Stir in bananas, pecans, and vanilla. 6. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8- x 4-inch loaf pans. 7. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean and sides pull away from pan, shielding with aluminum foil last 15 minutes to prevent browning, if necessary. Cool bread in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool 30 minutes on wire racks before slicing MAKES 2 LOAVES

jannatul maya
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I've been making this bread for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect comfort food.


Pradip Rm
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I made this bread for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their fruit.


Jacalyn Carter
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This bread was a little dry for my taste, but I think it would be better if I used a different type of flour.


Norma Rodriguez
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the way the bananas and walnuts complement each other. It's a great bread to make for a crowd.


Maryjoy Obiedo
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect breakfast or snack.


I M DESIGNER
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This bread was easy to make and turned out great! I used chocolate chips instead of walnuts and it was a delicious treat.


muhmad sy
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I'm not a big fan of banana nut bread, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so moist and flavorful, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.


Deewhy Ytepes
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This bread was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.


Andri G
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bread turned out perfectly! It's so moist and flavorful. I can't wait to try it again with different add-ins.


Nkoana Matebello
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This is the best banana nut bread I've ever had! I love the crunchy walnuts and the sweet banana flavor.


Lauren
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Beni szn
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This banana nut bread was a hit with my family! It had the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again soon.