08 Nov 2021 Banana nut bread makes perfect ‘take-away’ gift for guests
By Don Bingham
There are many varieties of banana bread, but this one has a simple richness and charm that has remained our favorite since the publishing of our first cookbook in 1985. It’s very moist, rich and dense.
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It is always our delight to multiply this recipe to make several loaves at a time and give them as gifts to special friends. As shown here, they make wonderful small “take-away” gifts for your holiday gifts, stationed by the front door, a great way to say “Happy Holidays!”
BANANA NUT BREAD
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soda in ½ cup buttermilk
1 cup mashed bananas
½ cup chopped nuts
In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs, flour, and salt. Mix. Add buttermilk mixture and beat. Mix in bananas and nuts. Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees for an hour or until done. Recipe makes one loaf.