Ingredients for Virginia's Banana Bread
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How to Make Virginia's Banana Bread
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the mashed bananas to the creamed butter and sugar mixture.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Add the wet ingredients to the banana mixture and mix until just combined.
- Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Stir in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
82 g
Sugar
922g
Fat
146g
Carbs
148g
