Homemade Banana Bread Step 1 of 12
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    Step 1

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

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    Step 2

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

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    Step 3

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

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    Step 4

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

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    Step 5

    Whisk all wet ingredients together until fully incorporated.

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    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.

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    Step 7

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

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    Step 8

    Fold 1/2 cup chopped walnuts into the batter.

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    Step 9

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

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    Step 10

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

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    Step 11

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

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    Step 12

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

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