When I was a little girl, I would sit for hours in the kitchen watching my grandmother cook and bake. She was one of the best cook’s that I knew and she gave me my first introduction to cooking, baking and home canning. Over the years, I learned a lot by watching & helping my grandmother and one of her favorite recipes was a homemade Banana Walnut Bread. So, a few times a year, I make her recipe to honor her and her fabulous baking skills.
Grandma’s Banana Walnut Bread Recipe
4 tablespoons of butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups mashed, ripe bananas
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 to 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray your loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer on high speed until it’s light and fluffy. Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar and then beat again. Stir in the egg, egg whites and the vanilla extract until everything is well combined. Stir in by hand the mashed bananas and beat until all ingredients are combined.
In another bowl combine together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt and the baking powder. Stir the flour mixture into the first bowl, gradually and beating after each addition. Stir in the chopped walnuts or chopped pecans.
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45-55 minutes or until done. My baking time really varies depending on the type of loaf pan that I use, so make sure you check your bread after 30 minutes of baking time to judge how long it might take. Remove from oven once done and let cool on a wire rack.
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I lovemaking banana bread with my very ripe bananas. I like the addition of the extra egg whites which would help the bread rise more.
My grandma was a school cook, so you know she had some mean cooking skills! She was a great baker too and made decorated cakes for people. I remember marveling at how she made her sugar molds and how many layers she used with her pretty cakes. I like using walnuts in breads and baked goods too since they add so much flavor and are nutritious.
I adore banana bread. Its a good way of using my over ripe bananas. I like the cream and brown sugar in your recipe. I would like to try it.
I always enjoy reading your family recipes, and the ones I’ve made have turned out great. Banana bread is a classic and I’ve made many variations in my time, but I’ve never made one with heavy cream. I imagine it adds a lovely richness. Heavy cream isn’t something I ordinarily buy, but the next time I had some in the refrigerator, I hope I remember this recipe!
I dont think there are many recipes that smell better than banana bread cooking. Slather with butter and it is bliss. Yours looks very good. I remember years ago my Mom would make up mini loaves as part of Christmas baskets.
This looks very good. Just noticed I have 3 very ripe bananas and thought today would be a good day to make some banana bread. I make it frequently so like to give new recipes a try for some variation.
This would be great. I’ve stopped putting nuts in anything because one nephew has a nut allergy, but I could put them in this because he won’t eat banana bread, lol. All for me, ha!
I love the flavors in this bread. Have to get my sister to make it for me.