Flour's Famous Banana Bread

I've made this recipe four or five times already and I can't recommend it enough.

Source: The Food Network, courtesy of Chef Joanne Chang of Boston's Flour Bakery

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
3 1/2 bananas, very ripe, mashed
2 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)

Set oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease with oil or butter.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Beat sugar and eggs with a whisk until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Drizzle in oil. Add mashed bananas, creme fraiche, and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients and nuts. Pour into a lined loaf pan and bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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