Prize Winning Banana Nut Bread is the perfect combination of sweet and nutty that brings charm to any breakfast or snack time. With simple ingredients and a few steps, the delightful bread will impress your family and friends alike.
When preparing Prize Winning Banana Nut Bread, consider using ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor; if you don’t have pecans, walnuts work nicely as an alternative. It’s wise to use real butter for richness, and if you have allergies, check that your nuts are safe. Fresh ingredients usually yield the best results, so keep that in mind while you shop.
Bread & Rolls
Prize Winning Banana Nut Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter, only real butter
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form and set them aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of real butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar. Mix in the egg yolks, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda, 1/4 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until well combined.
- Slowly add 2 cups of flour to the mixture until it is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Mash the 3 medium ripe bananas and add to the batter, mixing well to combine.
- Stir in 1 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for that lovely crunch.
- Gently fold in the whipped egg whites, being careful not to deflate them too much.
- Prepare two medium-sized loaf pans by oiling them and fill each pan only half full with the batter, or use a bundt pan with a tube if you prefer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- After baking, let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Remember to cool the bread completely on the wire rack before wrapping it up, and refrigerate after cooling to keep it fresh.