Banana Bread with Pecans Recipe

• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Yield: 1 loaf (14 servings)
• Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 14 servings): Calories 277, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Carbohydrates 37 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugar 20 g, Protein 4 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 209 mg
• Total Time: 2 hr 50 min (Prep: 25 min, Rest: 1 hr 10 min, Bake: 1 hr 15 min)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 very ripe bananas
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
• Confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Get ready to create a moist, nutty masterpiece that'll fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas!
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This dry mix is the perfect base for banana bread perfection.
3. Mash 2 bananas with a fork for texture. In another bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the remaining bananas with sugar for 3 minutes until fluffy. Blend in melted butter, eggs, and vanillascrape the bowl for even magic.
4. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined (no overmixing!). Stir in chopped pecans and mashed bananas. Pour into the pan, tap to release bubbles, and bake into golden bliss.
5. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes until golden with a clean toothpick testa center crack is its signature charm. Rotate for even baking.
6. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice when fully cool.
7. Dust toasted slices with confectioners' sugar for a decadent, crowd-pleasing treat that'll have everyone begging for seconds!