Banana Pecan Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 3 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, room temperature and beaten
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 cup pecans

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Prepare a loaf pan by using baking spray.
3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, and eggs on medium speed.
5. Add the bananas and lemon juice.
6. Mix until creamy.
7. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
8. Mix until just combined.
9. Turn the mixer off.
10. Scrape down the sides.
11. Reset to medium and mix for another minute.
12. Add the pecans and mix for about 20 seconds.
13. Turn into the prepared 1½ lb loaf pan.
14. Bake for 60–75 minutes at 325°F.