Moist and Flavorful Banana Nut Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, mashed bananas, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.

3. 3

   Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

4. 4

   Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.