Updated on January 4, 2024January 4, 2024Martha Stewart Recipes

Martha Stewart’s Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Martha Stewart’s Banana Nut Bread. Crafted with pantry staples, this recipe boasts ripe bananas, nuts, and a touch of vanilla. Achieve warm, comforting perfection in just 70 minutes. A delectable treat for any occasion.

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💛 Why You’ll Love This Banana Nut Bread Recipe:

Rich and Creamy: Because of the combination of sour cream and ripe bananas.
Crunchy Delight: Pecans or walnuts bring a wonderful crunch.
Subtle Grace: Make an impression with little effort.
Enjoyable in any meal of the day, but especially as a sugary snack.
Effortless Recipe: Anyone can master baking with this simple recipe.

❓ What Is Martha Stewart’s Banana Nut Bread Recipe?

Martha Stewart’s Banana Nut Bread harmoniously blends butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, salt, ripe bananas, sour cream, vanilla extract, and chopped nuts. An easy-to-follow process results in a moist and flavorful loaf.

🍌 Martha Stewart’s Banana Nut Bread Ingredients

½ cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

🍞 How To Make Martha Stewart’s Banana Nut Bread

Warm up the oven to 350 degrees. Prior to setting aside, butter a loaf pan that measures 9 by 5 by 3 inches. The butter and sugar should be creamed until they are light and fluffy using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment.
Add the eggs and mix until combined.
A medium basin is perfect for whisking the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Before adding to the butter mixture, stir until barely mixed.
Combine the bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
Whisk in the almonds and pour into the pan that has been heated.
In about 1 hour and 10 minutes, when pushed into the middle of the cake, a cake tester should come out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

💭 Recipe Tips:

Room Temperature Butter: Ensures a light and fluffy texture.
Gentle Flour Mix: Barely combine to maintain a tender crumb.
Precise Timing: Bake for 70 minutes until a clean tester signals perfection.

🍨 What To Serve With Banana Nut Bread?

You can serve Banana Nut Bread with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a hot cup of coffee also with cream cheese, honey butter, Nutella, or fresh berries for a delightful twist.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Banana Nut Bread?

In the fridge: Store wrapped Leftovers Banana Nut Bread in plastic for up to one week.
In the freezer: Store Leftovers Banana Nut Bread in an airtight container for 3 months.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Banana Nut Bread?

In the oven: Wrap slices Leftovers Banana Nut Bread in foil,heat for 10 minutes at 350°F.
In the microwave: Heat Leftovers Banana Nut Bread on low for 20-30 seconds.
In the air-fryer: You can reheat Leftovers Banana Nut Bread for 3 minutes at 350°F.

FAQ’S

Can I Use Frozen Bananas?

Yes, you can use frozen bananas for Banana Nut Bread thaw and drain the bananas before mashing and adding them to the recipe.

Can I Use Brown Sugar Instead Of White Sugar?

Yes, you can use brown sugar as a substitute for white sugar in Banana Nut Bread. It will add a richer flavor to the bread.

How Do I Prevent It From Sticking To The Pan?

To prevent the bread from sticking to the pan, thoroughly butter the loaf pan before pouring in the batter. You can also use parchment paper to line the bottom for easy removal.

How Do I Know When It’s Done Baking?

When Banana Nut Bread is done baking, a cake tester inserted into the middle should come out clean.

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