CHELLE'S BANANA BREAD

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I have been making this recipe I found in Betty Crocker and modified to my liking for 20 years or so. My family loves it - and even a few of my husband's co-workers look forward to it at the holidays now! I like to make mini loaves of this (half with nuts and half without), my Recipe #195730 and Recipe #195728 and make little "gift trays" for the holidays. ;)

Provided by Mommy Diva

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup margarine (I use Imperial generally) or 1/3 cup butter (I use Imperial generally)
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
1/3 cup water
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (do not use self-rising flour)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla (I like Spice Island 100% Bourbon Vanilla extract)

Steps:

  • Heat your oven to 350°F.
  • Grease the bottom only of your loaf pan.
  • In large bowl, mix together sugar and margarine.
  • Stir in eggs until blended.
  • Add vanilla, water and bananas and beat for 30 seconds.
  • Sift together dry ingredients in a separate bowl before adding to mixture.
  • When all ingredients are mixed together, add nuts, if desired holding a few aside to garnish top.
  • Pour batter into pan.
  • Sprinkle top with nuts or arrange a few whole nuts on top prior to baking.
  • Bake for 75 minutes for an 8 inch loaf pan, 55 to 60 minutes for a 9 inch loaf pan.
  • Loaf should be deep golden brown and a wooden toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center of loaf when cooked thoroughly.
  • Serve warm with butter, whipping cream (with a touch of rum for a dessert), toasted is great anytime or just plain!
  • Enjoy! ;).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2879.5, Fat 108, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 3833.3, Carbohydrate 431.9, Fiber 17.6, Sugar 233.7, Protein 49.1

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