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Moist Banana Bread with Cardamom and Pistachios

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A moist and flavorful banana bread infused with warm cardamom and crunchy pistachios, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped unsalted pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but still a little chunky. Set aside.
  3. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture in three parts, alternating with 1/4 cup buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula just until combined.
  7. Gently fold in 1/2 cup roughly chopped pistachios, saving a few to sprinkle on top.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle reserved pistachios evenly over the surface.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Tent loosely with foil after 40 minutes if the top browns too quickly.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. Use very ripe bananas for best moisture and sweetness. Room temperature ingredients blend better. Watch baking time closely and tent with foil if browning too fast. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent sogginess.

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Keywords: banana bread, cardamom, pistachios, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, homemade banana bread, quick bread, nutty banana bread

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