Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare ahead: Will keep for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
3. 3
   Butter the loaf pan and line the bottom with wax paper.
4. 4
   Sift the flour and baking powder together into a bowl.
5. 5
   Add the butter and use your fingertips to rub it in until the mixture resembles bread crumbs.
6. 6
   Stir in the sugar.
7. 7
   Mash the bananas with a fork'you should have 1 cup.
8. 8
   Add the bananas, yogurt, and eggs to the flour mixture and stir until combined.
9. 9
   Stir in the walnuts.
10. 10
    Spread in the pan.
11. 11
    Bake for 1 1/4 hours, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
12. 12
    Transfer to a wire cake rack and let cool 5 minutes.
13. 13
    Invert onto the rack, remove the paper, and cool completely.