Best Banana Bread Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon table salt 3/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped coarse (optional) 3 very ripe bananas, soft, darkly speckled, mashed well (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/3 cup plain yogurt 2 large eggs, beaten lightly 6 (3/4 stick) tablespoons