"Forget the loaf pan; we used the waffle iron to make fresh, warm banana bread in a fraction of the usual baking time. If you like your bread a little chunkier, go easy on your bananas when you're mashing them...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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1 cup smashed banana (2 to 3 small bananas)
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1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing waffle iron
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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Soft unsalted butter and confectioners' sugar, for dusting, optional
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Special equipment: waffle iron (preferably Belgian style)