A homemade banana bread recipe made with those leftover bananas that would otherwise be thrown away. This simple recipe uses pecans or walnuts for added flavor.
Prep Time25 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr25 minutesmins
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade banana bread
Servings: 8
Author: Laura Warnke
Ingredients
3very ripe bananas
1cupsugar
2cupsflour
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonbaking powder
1teaspoonbaking soda
2eggs
1/2cupshortening or butter
1/2cupnutmeatspecans or walnuts(optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Mash 3 bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in sugar and let stand for 15 minutes.
In a separate mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
Beat the eggs and add them to the banana mixture. Using a whisk, add in the shortening or butter.
Add the dry ingredients, eggs, and nutmeats to the banana mixture. Stir only until mixed.
Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan and bake at 325 degrees for 60-65 minutes. Test if done by inserting a toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean and the loaf is pulling away from the edges of the pan it is done.
Remove from the oven and turn out onto a wired rack to cool.