Buttery Banana Nut Bread

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Very moist and nutty, this bread has a flavor of butter that lingers on the palate. The spices in this are very subtle, but if you like a spicier bread, just increase those for a richer flavor.

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Steps

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Preaheat oven to 350f.

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Cream together softened butter and sugar in a mixer at medium speed until lightly fluffy.

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Add eggs one at a time , waiting a few moments after each addition to give time to blend.

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Add the dry ingredients alternatively to the mixer with some of the banana , allowing each to blend before adding some of the other.

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When all is mixed , fold in the chopped nuts.

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Grease sides and bottom of a 9x5-inch loaf pan and add batter to it.

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Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until it tests clean with a toothpick.

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Cool on a rack 10 minutes , then remove from pan to finish cooling.

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Dust with confectioners sugar , or you may use your favorite glaze.

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Store unused portions in refrigerator , wrapped in foil.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, nutmeg, butter, sugar, eggs, banana, walnuts