Dad's Banana Nut Bread

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for a tender crumb. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, stir in the mashed bananas until well combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gently fold in the self-rising flour and flax seed meal until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough bread. Finally, fold in the chopped walnuts. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. For a loaf, this will take approximately 55-60 minutes. Begin checking for doneness around 50 minutes. If the top starts to brown too quickly, tent it loosely with aluminum foil. (55-60 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents the bread from sticking and allows it to retain its moisture. (10 minutes)