Martha Stewart is iconic for a slew of reasons (remember her Sports Illustrated debut?), but her foolproof recipes certainly top the list. Among them, her signature banana bread recipe has been a longtime fan favorite. But is it worth its high rating? I, a food editor, took to my kitchen to find out.

Below, you’ll find my honest review of Stewart’s take on the classic quick bread, along with original photos of the preparation process and final product. Full disclosure: I’m *not* a baker, so if I can pull it off without any issues, so can anyone else. Read on for my feedback.

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