{Thrifted Thursdays} Week 2

For the full run down on what's going on around here these Thursdays you can read this.

This week I wanted to share something in my house that isn't just awesome but also useful. And while it's not exactly thrifted; sometimes hand-me-downs {that are rad} should count just as much.

My thrifted item for today is my MIXER. Given to me by my step-momma, given to her by her momma.... and I'm in love with it. Not only does it have so much history {of making yummy things} but it's also got that cool vintage vibe that I la-la-love.

So of course if I'm going to share the mixer with you; I also need to make something. Today's {Thrifted Thursday} is like a two-for-one deal. Whoot.

Here's to the Brown Sugar Banana Nut Bread. {or muffins if you're like me}

STEP ONE:: Enjoy the beauty of the mixer. You can also make these in a normal bowl. ;)

STEP TWO:: Gather ingredients.
-eggs
-walnuts
-baking powder
-brown sugar
-butter
-salt
-flour
-ripe bananas
-sour cream
-cinnamon
-vanilla

STEP THREE:: Mix together following recipe {see below}

STEP FOUR:: Place in tin of your choosing {I wanted muffins} and place into the oven to bake.

STEP FIVE::Enjoy the yummy!



THE RECIPE::
{adapted from All Recipes}


INGREDIENTS::

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 very ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS::

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.Or muffin tin can also be used if making muffins. 
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sour cream and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Stir in vanilla and banana. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
3. Blend the banana mixture into the flour mixture; stir just to combine. Fold in walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle top of either bread or muffins with extra brown sugar.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 45 mins to 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf or muffin comes out clean.