BANANA NUT BREAD

(Submitted by Beth Granger)

MAKES 1 LOAF PAN

Beth wirites: "Enjoy the bread below. It is also great for Halloween or Thanksgiving. If you alter it with the cranberries .... yum!"

INGREDIENTS

1 stick of soft butter (4 ounces)

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoon orange juice

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 beaten eggs

2-3 mashed bananas

2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring

1 teaspoon coconut flavoring (optional)

Mix together soft butter and sugar with mixer until blended well. Mix the orange juice and baking soda together; set aside for a moment. Then beat the eggs and pour into the bowl with the butter and sugar. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and orange juice mixture and mix together well. Then beat in the flour and you can add your flavorings at this time if you would like. Stir in the chopped nuts and then pour batter into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350° F. for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean. Good served with soft cream cheese.

Notes: Baking time may vary depending on other ingredients that are added. This bread freezes well.

Variations: Prepare recipe above. Then stir in one or more of the following ingredients:

8-1/2 ounce can drained chopped pineapple
3/4 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chocolate chips
3/4 cup cleaned blueberries or cranberries

About Beth: Beth is from Tallahassee, Florida. Not only does she love cooking, she loves chimps and spends part of her time helping the unwanted ones. Ask her about it. Her email address is GRANGER.BETH@myfloridahouse.com.

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Disclaimer: This recipe was submitted by a visitor and has not been tested by Teri's Kitchen.

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