banana nut bread {yummy!}

when i realized yesterday that it was national banana bread day, i happily used that as an excuse to make one of my favourite treats. my go to recipe is from my go to cookbook, the joy of cooking.

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joy of cooking recipe {with my adjustments noted}

have all ingredients at room temperature

preheat oven to 350

grease 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan

whisk together:

     1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

     3/4 teaspoon salt (i use 1/4 teaspoon)

     1/2 teaspoon baking soda

     1/4 teaspoon baking powder

in a large bowl, beat on high speed until lightened in colour and texture, two to three minutes:

     5 1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter (i use 6 tablespoons of salted butter)

     2/3 of a cup of sugar 

beat in the flour mixture until blended and the consistency of brown sugar. gradually beat in:

     2 large eggs, lightly beaten

fold in just until combined (i put in the mixer and blend completely):

     1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (i freeze very ripe bananas, thaw and then place whole into the mixer)

    1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans (i use about 1 cup of walnuts)

scrape the batter into the pan and spread evenly.  bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.  let cool in the pan on a rack for 5 to 10 minutes before unmolding to cool completely on the rack. 

{i love to enjoy mine sliced at room temperature or heated in the toaster with a bit of soft butter...of course with a cup of tea!}