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Nanna's Banana Bread

SUBMITTED BY: SHARON PARENTEAU PHOTO BY: BO

"My Nanna Towgood has been making this loaf bread for over 40 years, and its a family favorite --- moist, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweetness. You may substitute chocolate chips for the walnuts if you desire."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 17 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
Read Reviews (17)
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x5 inch loaf

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 small very ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a blender, combine milk, eggs, oil, sugar and banana pieces. Process until smooth. In a large bowl, sift together all the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add banana mixture to dry ingredients. Mix well. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes until golden brown, an a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by MOLSONGO
This was an excellent recipe. The cinnamon really added extra flavor. I used 3 large bananas... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE
perfect recipe when wanting to use up bananas and buttermilk. The flavor and texture were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by EMHUGHES
Cinnamon added a new twist to this recipe. Disappointed that the bread didn't have more of a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by CONEJABLANCA
Tried this recipe using the chocolate chips instead of walnuts...turned out a very tasty,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2007 by kalex3660
I added 4 bananas instead of two and also included 1/2 tsp of cardamom. This by far, was the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by PAPILLONSARAH
definitely one of the better banana bread recipes i've tried from this site. i only had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2003 by ANNRKY
Came out very moist and very good. I made the chocolate chip variation, which went well with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2008 by SMullins
Great recipe. I added an extra banana and divided the batter. I also folded in re-hydrated... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2005 by SAUCYSAGA
Whenever I make this, people want the recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2004 by HEATHERANDTHEBOYS
I have made this recipe several times w/ the chocolate chips, and it always comes out perfect.... MORE