Indulge in the Sweetness of Banana Bread with Nut Topping!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to create a mouth-watering treat for your family and friends. Try making banana bread with a crunchy nut topping at home and see the magic happen! Here's the complete recipe for you to enjoy:
Banana Bread with Nut Topping
Ingredients:
For the bread:
* 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tsp baking powder
* 1/2 tsp baking soda
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 2 large eggs
* 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the nut topping:
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
* 2 tbsp brown sugar
* 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. If using nuts, fold them into the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. To prepare the nut topping, mix the chopped nuts, brown sugar, and cold butter in a small bowl until crumbly.
8. Sprinkle the nut topping evenly over the banana bread batter.
9. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 75-80 minutes
Variations:
* For a chocolate banana bread, add 1/2 cup cocoa powder to the dry ingredients and 1/2 cup chocolate chips to the batter.
* For a peanut butter banana bread, add 2 tbsp peanut butter to the batter and top with peanut butter chips or chopped peanuts.
* For a streusel topping, mix 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter in a small bowl until crumbly. Sprinkle over the banana bread batter before baking.
Get creative and experiment with different ingredients to make this recipe your own!
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