Banana Cranberry Walnut Loaf

Just a DELISH BANANA BREAD LOAF, look NO further! This is flavorful and very moist loaf. From FAMILY FUN MAG., recipe adapted with Berries and Nuts!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup sweet butter (softened)
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  eggs, rt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  cup  ripened banana (approx.2/3 Bananas depending on size)
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup cranberries

Directions

1. Preheat Oven to 325°F.
2. Grease 10x5 Loaf Pan. (smaller may cause spillage in oven by batter overflowing).
3. Sift Flour Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Salt in Bowl (set aside).
4. Mash Bananas, add sour cream then stir to blend (set aside).
5. Cream butter with mixer (I use my Kitchenaid Mixer), add Sugar, then add eggs one at a time, beating well, stir in Vanilla Extract.
6. Add Banana/sour cream mixture~ continue to beat 3 minutes.
7. Add Flour Mixture into mixture, continue to beat 3 minutes, then stir in cranberries and walnuts.
8. Pour mixture into Loaf Pan and Bake at 325 F (yes this low OT is correct) between 60-75 minutes ~ test with toothpick in center.
9. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Slice ~ Serve ~ Enjoy! Can wrap tightly and store in refrigerator for immediate use or freeze.