Best-Ever Banana Bread

This classic quick bread has been a favorite in our family. It bakes up with a nice top and tender insides (not gummy or heavy like some I've tried). The key ingredients are the buttermilk and the banana extract.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  medium  ripe bananas, mashed (I puree)
• 2  eggs
• 1 3⁄4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup buttermilk, plus
• 1  tablespoon buttermilk (I use fresh or powdered)
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  banana extract (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
3. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
4. Transfer to prepared pan.
5. Bake until top is golden brown and splits slightly, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
6. Slices well.
7. Do not double recipe.