Kate's Quick Bites: Banana Bread

We step into the kitchen to make banana bread and learn about Good Medicine Productions. The organization who brings transformative joy to audiences of all ages through the art of improvisation, comedic performance and innovative storytelling. And of course, we’ll make a quick bite.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cup ripe mashed bananas (about 3 medium)
• 1 c. walnuts or pecans (toasted and finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Coat two 9x5 or 6 mini loaf pans with cooking spray, set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.

Beat eggs, sugar and vegetable oil on medium-low speed until combined.

Then, beat in the flour mixture. Add the vanilla, banana, nuts and buttermilk

Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Smooth tops with an offset spatula.

NOTE: stir well and alternate filling pans as nuts settle to bottom

Bake 60-65 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. 40-45 minutes for mini pans. Rotate halfway through cooking time.

Transfer to wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Remove loaves from pans and cool completely.

Recipe is from Deanna Caceres Cahn.