Homemade Banana Bread

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. 2
   Step 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together 4 tbsp salted butter and 1/4 cup cooking oil until well combined.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar until the mixture is smooth.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Add 1.5 cups mashed ripe bananas, 2 large eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the bowl.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Whisk all wet ingredients together until fully incorporated.

6. 6
   Step 6

   In a separate bowl, whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Fold 1/2 cup chopped walnuts into the batter.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

10. 10
    Step 10

    Bake the banana bread for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Timer · 60 min
11. 11
    Step 11

    Remove the pan from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

    Timer · 10 min
12. 12
    Step 12

    Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.