1St Place Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Winner of the 1889 Wabash County Fair! This legendary banana nut bread recipe, passed down through generations from the "Green Thumb Harvest" cookbook, will transport you back in time with its irresistible flavor. Two loaves of moist, nutty perfection await – perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 463.5 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for 1St Place Banana Nut Bread

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How to Make 1St Place Banana Nut Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 cup milk. Stir until the milk curdles slightly. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the curdled milk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  8. Gently fold in 3 ripe mashed bananas and 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  9. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  10. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 60 minutes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

138g

Fat

44g

Carbs

20g