20 Sept 2011

BANANA NUT BREAD


As you can see we grow our own bananas! & have fresh ones even in our winter! The island bananas are all very different in taste, shape, and size.  When ours ripen we have a ton so I will freeze them with peels off for blending, using later, and/or make a bunch of banana bread.
There are so many great easy banana bread recipes out there.  But this one has 'stuck' for me and is my favorite! My lil bro Paul came to visit a while back, whipped up this banana bread and it was big hit! He is such a great baker! What a lucky women, Nina is soon to be wife is! Here it goes...
2 cups of flour (i like to use half whole wheat & regular)
2-3 very ripe bananas
2 eggs
3/4 cup of brown sugar or regular (my brother used a cup & extra to sprinkle on top with cinnamon)
1/2 cup of oil
1 tsp of baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsn of cinnamon
dash of salt (1 tsp)
1 cup of chopped nuts, like walnuts (optional)
Mix all liquid ingredients; bananas, eggs, & oil, then add dry ingredients.  
Mix all dry ingredients in separate bowl.  Heat oven to 375. Add nuts last by hand.
Pour in buttered or greased bread dish about half way, then sprinkle on top sugar & cinnamon for extra yummy taste! Optional additions;1/2 cup or more of Peanut Butter and/or 1 cup of chocolate chips.
I usually add a little of this or a little of that each time I make it & it always turns out yummy! Thanks Paul!!

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