MARTHA STEWART'S BANANA NUT BREAD

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I have been searching a LONG time and making MANY loaves of banana bread trying to find a light and fluffy (not dense and heavy) bread, and I finally found it! I think the sour cream has a lot to do with it. I have made 3 loaves, 2 of which turned out perfect, 1 of which didn't - I tried to cut back on the sugar and that must have been the problem. From now on I will follow the recipe exactly. I have not made it with the addition of the nuts yet. Don't be alarmed - the outside gets dark, but the inside is very moist. I use a 10" loaf pan and it bakes for exactly 50 minutes. BEWARE: The loaf will quickly disappear!

Provided by Beaner 2

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, room temp
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed very ripe banana
1/2 cup sour cream (I use light)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and butter or spray a 9x5x3" loaf pan.
  • With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar very well until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, beating well.
  • Sift the dry ingredients together and combine with the butter mixture; blend well.
  • Add the bananas, sour cream, and vanilla; stir well.
  • Stir in the nuts.
  • Pour into pan.
  • Bake 50-60 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Turn out onto a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2809, Fat 128.4, SaturatedFat 76.9, Cholesterol 717.6, Sodium 4444.4, Carbohydrate 383.6, Fiber 9, Sugar 220.2, Protein 38.2

Vuyo Mthimkhulu
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My mom used to make this bread when I was growing up. It's a classic recipe that's sure to please a crowd.


William Charles Gatlin
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I've tried a lot of banana nut bread recipes, but this one is my absolute favorite. It's so moist and flavorful. I love that it's not too sweet. I also love that it's made with all-natural ingredients.


Shopon ahamed
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I love baking banana nut bread and banana cakes. The combination of banana and nuts is just perfect. I love the smell of this bread baking in the oven. It's so comforting.


Dequina Dequina
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Martha Stewart at it again with another great recipe. I am going to store these for my kids' road trip.


Nambassa Winnie
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I'm making this for my neighbor who helped me out with some yard work. This recipe is easy and looks delicious. Wish me luck!


Sara Bekrattou
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My friends are coming over for the weekend, so I've decided to make this banana nut bread a day in advance. Will post an update when it's done.


far lacoste
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Just what I was looking for! Thanks for sharing the recipe Martha.


Fatima Zahid
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My kids love this bread! They request it for breakfast, lunch, and snacks.


wendmagegn Meskelu
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I've been making this bread for years. It's my go-to recipe when I need a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


Talent
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My friends brought this bread to a BBQ. Everyone assumed I had baked it, even though I mentioned it was Martha's recipe. Let's just say, nobody baked or even brought bread after that day.


Sanaullah Jarwar
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This is the best banana nut bread I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


kaiokenmaster75
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I made this bread for my kids' breakfast. They loved it! The bread was soft and moist, and the nuts added a nice crunch.


Mujeeb Rahman
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This banana nut bread is a family favorite. It's moist, flavorful, and loaded with nuts.


MD Taslimul Hasan Akash
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a success. It's a great recipe for novice can easily followed.


Sunokhan Abbasi90
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This bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's also a great way to use up overripe banana.


John Arnold
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a classic for a reason.


Michael Tessnear
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This is my go-to banana nut bread recipe. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Rasheed Qazi
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I baked this banana nut bread for my family and friends. Everyone loved it! It was so moist and flavorful.


jeevan sunuwar
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Just made this banana nut bread. It is so soft, moist, and flavorful! The nuts add a nice crunch and the cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch.