POPPY SEED-BANANA MINI LOAVES

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These lovely loaves from Katherine Stallwood of Kennewick, Washington are absolutely perfect for gift giving. A surprising hint of orange adds a unique touch to this banana bread which is crunchy outside and deliciously moist inside.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 3 loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons cold butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes or until crumbly. Beat in egg and bananas. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; beat into banana mixture just until blended. Stir in poppy seeds and orange zest. , Transfer to three 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. For topping, cut butter into brown sugar until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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