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Something different for today, an easy thing to bake while you are at home, checking out mortgage information :)   Watch for your copies in the mail :)


BANNANA NUT BREAD


 
Ingredients:
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing
1 cup sugar
2 or 3 very ripe bannanas, mashed
3 large eggs, slightly beaten, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 small container unsweetened apple sauce
2 cups all-purpose flour (plain)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts  (you do not have to add this)
 
 
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease and lightly flour a 9-by-5" loaf pan.
In a heavy mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar on med speed until creamy, about 1 min. Add the bananas and eggs and beat until smooth. Add the buttermilk and beat just until combined.
In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, salt and nuts. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and beat just until combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. It should be no more than 2/3 full. Bake until the load is dark golden brown and dry to the touch and the edges pull away from the pan sides, 55-60 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the middle should come out clean Let rest int he pan for about minutes, then turn out onto a we rack and let cool completely.
Cut into slices and serve. The bread will also freeze if you have made smaller loafs.
 
 

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