1st Place Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Name: 1st Place Banana Nut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; ½ cup milk; 1 cup sweet butter, softened; 2 ½ cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 eggs, beaten; 3 ½ cups unsifted unbleached flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 ½ cups mashed very ripe bananas; 2 cups chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter 2 loaf pans.
3
Pour the lemon juice into the milk and stir until the milk is curdled.
4
Set aside.
5
Beat together the butter, sugar and vanilla until creamy.
6
Add the eggs, mixing thoroughly.
7
Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
8
Add this to the butter-sugar mixture alternately with the curdled milk.
9
Stir in the bananas and nuts.
10
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

1958

kcal

Calories

Fat

251

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, ½ cup milk, 1 cup sweet butter, softened, 2 ½ cups sugar, and more.

Yes, 1st Place Banana Nut Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

1st Place Banana Nut Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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