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Banana Bread With Walnuts And Orange Zest Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible aroma and taste of this moist and flavorful banana bread! This Williams-Sonoma inspired recipe features the perfect blend of ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts (or pecans!), and a bright burst of orange zest. A sprinkle of demerara sugar creates a delightful caramelized crust. Get ready for the ultimate comforting treat – perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 372.2 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Bread With Walnuts And Orange Zest

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/3 cups)
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • demerara sugar (for sprinkling)

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How to Make Banana Bread With Walnuts And Orange Zest

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. You should have approximately 1 1/3 cups of mashed banana.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and 1 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans). Set aside.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs until light and frothy.
  5. Add 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, and 1/2 cup milk to the whisked eggs. Mix well.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the mashed bananas in two additions. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
  8. Sprinkle the top generously with demerara sugar.
  9. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once completely cool, slice and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

100g

Fat

33g

Carbs

17g

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