Banana Walnut Bread

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This Banana Walnut Bread is incredibly moist and flavorful, packed with toasted walnuts and rum-soaked raisins. It’s the perfect treat for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. The combination of ripe bananas, crunchy nuts, and the hint of rum makes this banana bread a delightful experience with every bite!

Banana Walnut Bread

banana bread

Moist and flavorful, packed with toasted walnuts and rum-soaked raisins. It’s the perfect treat for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rum
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Bananas:

Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl and set aside.

Cream the Butter and Sugars:

In a separate bowl, use a handheld electric mixer to combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until smooth and creamy.

Mix Wet Ingredients:

Add the eggs and milk to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until fully combined.

Combine with Bananas:

Stir the egg and sugar mixture into the mashed bananas.

Soak the Raisins:

In a small bowl, soak the raisins in the rum for about 5 minutes to infuse them with flavor.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the banana mixture, blending until just combined.

Add Walnuts and Raisins:

Fold in the toasted walnuts and the rum-soaked raisins (including any remaining rum).

Prepare the Pan:

Pour the batter into a greased 4x8-inch loaf pan. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Bake:

Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool:

Once baked, transfer the loaf to a cooling rack and let it cool before slicing and serving.

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