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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This classic quick bread has been a favorite in our family. It bakes up with a nice top and tender insides (not gummy or heavy like some I've tried). The key ingredients are the buttermilk and the banana extract. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (i puree)  |  
                                                2 eggs  |  
                                                1 3/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour  |  
                                                1 cup granulated sugar  |  
                                                1 cup chopped walnuts  |  
                                                1/2 cup vegetable oil  |  
                                                1/4 cup buttermilk, plus  |  
                                                1 tablespoon buttermilk (i use fresh or powdered)  |  
                                                1 teaspoon baking soda  |  
                                                1 teaspoon vanilla  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon banana extract (optional)  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. 3. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. 4. Transfer to prepared pan. 5. Bake until top is golden brown and splits slightly, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. 6. Slices well. 7. Do not double recipe.                              | 
                         
                         
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