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Polly’s Quick Banana Bread
(from “The Joy of Cooking” by Irma S. Rombauer)
Note: All ingredients should be room temperature
Mix together thoroughly:
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
In another bowl, blend on high speed 2-3 minutes (until lightened in color and texture):
- â…” cup sugar
- 5â…“ Tbsp butter
Mix flour mixture with butter/sugar until the texture resembles brown sugar. Gradually add:
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
Fold in just until combined:
- 2-3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- â…“ cup chopped walnut pieces (plus extra for the top)
Bake in a buttered loaf pan at 350°F for about 45-50 minutes (or until the sides pull away from the pan, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean). Let rest about 5 minutes in the pan, then invert on a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!