Easy Banana Bread Recipe
"For the best, most flavorful bread, the bananas need to be ripe — overripe, brown and speckled is even better. Nuts are completely optional for this. We love the bread both ways, but do enjoy the extra crunch from a handful of walnuts or pecans.A note on pan size: We use a 8 1/2- by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan; if you only have a 9- by 5-inch pan, start checking for doneness 5 to 10 minutes earlier...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups (210 grams) all-purpose flour (we use Gold Medal)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3 medium bananas (heavily speckled or even black bananas are best)
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1/2 cup (113 grams or 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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3/4 cup (150 grams) packed light brown sugar
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup (50 grams) walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped, optional
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