The Common Culinarian

My mother-in-law makes the best banana bread! Since we’re here for the Holidays, she’s making some for our Christmas feast. Below is the recipe and some pictures:

Ingredients

• 8 very ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
• 3 cups sugar
• 1/2 pound butter, softened (2 sticks)
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water

Directions

1. Preheat the over to 350 degrees.
2. Grease and flour three loaf pans.
3. Mix the mashed bananas and nuts and set aside.
4. Cream the sugar and butter together in a separate bowl.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, to incorporate.
6. Add the vanilla and mix.
7. Add the flour, one cup at a time, and stir just to incorporate. Do not over mix.
8. Combine the dough and the banana mixture.
9. In another cup, mix the baking soda and the water together.
10. Pour the baking soda mixture into the batter and stir to combine.
11. Divide the mixture into three loaf pans and place into the preheated oven.
12. Bake for about one hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.