"Whether you're an avid Barefoot Contessa viewer or not, Ina Garten's banana bread is legendary. In fact, it's so popular, it's in three of her cookbooks! ..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, divided
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup toasted pecans, chopped (may substitute walnuts)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup buttermilk (may substitute sour cream or yogurt)
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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4 soft, overripe medium bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)