Aunt Ida Mae Parker S Daughter Gina S Banana Nut Bread Recipe

A taste of Arizona history! This vintage banana nut bread recipe comes straight from the Parker family archives – pioneers of Arizona. Passed down through generations, this recipe boasts a secret ingredient: *love*. Cousin Gina's handwritten note reveals the key to perfect texture: alternate adding dry and wet ingredients for the best results. Get ready to bake a slice of family history, bursting with the rich flavors of ripe bananas and crunchy nuts.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 252 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Aunt Ida Mae Parker S Daughter Gina S Banana Nut Bread

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Ingredients for Aunt Ida Mae Parker S Daughter Gina S Banana Nut Bread

  • Shortening
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Banana
  • Walnuts

How to Make Aunt Ida Mae Parker S Daughter Gina S Banana Nut Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Add the dry ingredients and mashed banana mixture alternately to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in chopped nuts.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

11g

Carbs

10g