Janet's Famous Banana Nut Bread

I was trying to find something to cook when I found this recipe in the back of my mom's recipe box. I loved it and so did my mom! The nuts are optional. Hope you enjoy it!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 357 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• 3 eggs
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 3 cups white sugar
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
• 2 cups mashed ripe banana

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour two 8x4 inch pans.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Stir in the banana and sour cream.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and pecans; stir into banana mixture, just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean. Remove from pan and place on a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or cold.