Moist Banana Bread

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9.25 x 5.25 x 2.75-inch bread loaf pan.
2. Lightly roast the walnuts in a skillet, stirring continuously to prevent burning. Coarsely chop and cool to room temperature.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar.
4. Mash the bananas with a fork until chunky, then add to the batter along with the eggs and mix until blended.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the batter.
6. Add the vanilla extract, then mix in the walnuts and raisins.
7. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 55–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Rest for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.