Nuts & Nutmeg Banana Bread Recipe

The chopped nuts are optional, but they really do add a lot to the flavor of this banana bread. Use walnuts or pecans, preferably.

Ingredients:

• 3 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 6 to 7 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 16-oz. container sour cream
• 2 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup chopped nuts, optional

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease two large (or four small) loaf pans. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Dust greased pans with the mixture. Combine butter with 3 cups sugar. Add eggs, bananas, sour cream, and remaining spices. Mix well; add baking soda and flour. Add nuts, if desired. Divide batter equally into pans. Bake for 55 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Serve with fresh whipping cream.