Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups (192g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (about 3 medium) mashed ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans, plus more for topping

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the mashed bananas and chopped nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with additional chopped nuts.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.