Banana Bread with Walnuts

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Stir in the beaten eggs and mashed bananas until fully combined.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.

6. 6

   Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.