Momma’s
Banana Bread
The memories you have when you’re little are something you take with you
for life. I have very fond thoughts this time of year about momma being in the kitchen
cooking. She and I loved to bake whether it was fudge or a simplistic pie. We were
always in the kitchen revving up for Thanksgiving. I think my best memory
though would be waking up to the amazing smell of her yummy banana bread. I don’t
know about you but there’s nothing like a fresh piece of hot bread with your
coffee in the morning. So today I’m going to share the love and give you a recipe
to help you make fond memories with your family.
Banana Bread Recipe: Preheat oven to 350
degrees F (180 degrees C) and place oven rack to middle
position. Butter and flour (or spray with a non stick vegetable/flour
spray) the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 x 3 inch (23 x 13 x 8 cm) loaf
pan. Set aside.
Place the nuts on a baking sheet
and bake for about 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Let cool and then
chop coarsely.
In a large bowl combine the
flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nuts. Set
aside.
In a medium-sized bowl combine
the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, and vanila. With a rubber spatula
or wooden spoon, lightly fold the wet
ingredients (banana mixture) into the dry ingredients just until combined and
the batter is thick and chunky. (The important thing is not to over mix
the batter. You do not want it smooth. Over mixing the batter will yield tough,
rubbery bread.) Scrape batter into prepared pan. Bake until bread is
golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about
55 to 60 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool and then remove the bread from
the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature. This bread can be frozen.
Makes 1 - 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf.
