Banana Nut Bread (a Risen Bread) Recipe

Name: Banana Nut Bread (a Risen Bread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 packages yeast, active dry; ⅓ cup evaporated milk undiluted; ⅓ cup water; ⅓ cup margarine; 2 large eggs at room temperature; 1 cup bananas mashed; 1/2 cup pecans chopped; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 tablespoons margarine melted

Servings: persons

4 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages yeast, active dry
⅓ cup evaporated milk undiluted
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup margarine
2 large eggs at room temperature
1 cup bananas mashed
1/2 cup pecans chopped
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons margarine melted

1
In large bowl, mix 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, salt and undissolved yeast.
2
Heat evaporated milk, water, and margarine to 120F-130F.
3
Margarine need not melt.
4
Add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer.
5
Add eggs, banana, and 1 cup flour; beat at high speed 2 minutes.
6
Stir in pecans and enough remaining flour to make stiff dough.
7
Knead 8 to 10 minutes.
8
Set in greased bowl; grease top.
9
Cover; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
10
Punch dough down.
11
Divide in half; shape into loaves.
12
Place in 2 greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch loaf pans.
13
Cover; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
14
Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon.
15
Brush loaves with melted margarine; top with sugar mixture.
16
Bake at 375F (190C) 25 to 35 minutes.
17
Cool.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 packages yeast, active dry, and more.

Yes, Banana Nut Bread (a Risen Bread) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Nut Bread (a Risen Bread)

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