Classic Banana Bread

There is something that isn't made here in Italy that I simply adore.... For many in the US, it's considered a classic cake and I have searched far and wide for this recipe. Yes, i'm talking about Banana Bread!

There's something about that sweet flavour and moist texture that just has me hooked!

 After searching long and hard, several friends provided variations of the classic recipe, but for now here's I found a great basic version... and get this? No need for a mixer for this recipe!






Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Ingredients:
3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar (can easily reduce to 3/4 cup)
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup of chopped walnuts
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). With a wooden spoon, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in. Add the chopped walnuts. Add the flour last, and mix.
Pour mixture into a buttered 4x8 inch loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour. Leave to cool on a cooling rack. Remove from pan and slice to serve.
Ta-daaaaa! Easy as saying 1-2-3!