This Banana Walnut Bread, with crunchy toasted walnuts and rum-soaked raisins, is soft, moist, and a true delight!
If you enjoy homemade bread, you might also like our buttery brioche bread or our simple pumpkin bread.
Recipe Details
Banana Walnut Bread is a versatile classic that can be made in various ways. This version includes rum raisins, but there are many variations to explore. Don’t discard overripe bananas; instead, create this delicious banana bread 🙂
- TASTE: Sweet, nutty, and rich, with the rum-soaked raisins adding a delightful flavor.
- TEXTURE: The rum-infused raisins and toasted walnuts provide a juicy and crunchy texture.
- TIME: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- EASE: While there are a few extra steps, this recipe is not difficult.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients for Banana Walnut Bread include brown sugar, sugar, flour, milk, butter, salt, baking soda, baking powder, rum, eggs, walnuts, ripe bananas, and raisins.
Ingredient Notes
- Bananas– Very ripe, with spots all over.
- Leavening agents- Baking soda and baking powder create a light, fluffy texture.
- Eggs and Butter– Make sure they’re at room temperature for extra moistness.
- Walnuts- Toast for enhanced nutty flavor when baking.
- Raisins– Any type can be used.
- Rum- Light rum is recommended.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute the raisins- Use other dried fruits like apricots, cherries, or omit them.
- Use another nut- Pecans, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, or cashews can be used.
- Substitute the rum- Try brandy, bourbon, or rum extract for a non-alcoholic version.
- Add chocolate chips- Enhance the flavor with chocolate chips and vanilla extract.
How to Make Banana Walnut Bread
- Mash the bananas. In a bowl, mash ripe bananas and set aside.
- Cream the sugars and butter. Combine white sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter, then add eggs and milk.
- Combine with the bananas. Fold egg and sugar mixture into mashed bananas.
Pro Tip: Use a handheld electric mixer for ease.
- Soak the raisins. Soak raisins in rum for 5 minutes.
- Sift the dry ingredients into the wet. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the mixture. Stir to combine.
- Add in the raisins and walnuts. Include walnuts and soaked raisins in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the pan. Grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan and preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Bake. Bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted…After inserting a toothpick into the center of the loaf to ensure it comes out clean, the banana walnut bread is ready. Once baked, transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool.
To make the best banana walnut bread, here are some useful tips:
– Use very ripe bananas: Ensure the bananas are ripe for easy mashing and a sweeter flavor.
– Infuse the raisins with rum: Add a hint of rum to the raisins for a rich flavor.
– Sift the dry ingredients: Before adding them to the batter, sift the dry ingredients to avoid clumps.
– Check for doneness: Verify that the bread is fully baked by testing with a toothpick.If you have questions about banana nut bread, here are some common FAQs and answers:
– What are the black strings in banana nut bread? The strings are from the banana reacting with the alkaline nature of the baking soda.
– Why is my banana nut bread dry? It may be due to using too much flour; spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it for accurate measurement.For serving suggestions:
– Enjoy banana walnut bread with eggs, pancakes, or pastries for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack.
– Pair it with various dishes like Easy Poached Eggs, Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes, Apricot Rugelach, or a Pumpkin Spice Latte.You can make this recipe in advance by storing it properly:
– Store wrapped in paper towels and foil to prevent drying out.
– Freeze tightly wrapped in plastic for up to 2-3 months.For more delicious breakfast bread options, consider Brioche French Toast, Bread Pudding, German Pancakes, or Pumpkin Bread.
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There is a print icon that allows users to print the recipe.The recipe focuses on a dish that serves 12 people and falls under the categories of Breakfast and Dessert with its American cuisine. It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 1 hour of cooking time, resulting in a total time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. Per serving, it amounts to approximately 302.8 kcal and is authored by Dina.
As for the ingredients, the key items include 3 ripe bananas, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, and more. Would you like me to continue with the rest of the ingredient list?1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 cup Raisins
- 1 1/2 tbsp rum
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts toasted and chopped
