Banana Bread Loaf

Ingredients:

6 bananas, very ripe

1 teaspoon lemon juice

3 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups sugar

2 large eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray two 8-inch loaf pans.

2. Puree (cream) the bananas and lemon juice together using a blender or by hand. You should have about 2 cups mashed bananas.

3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. Combine the banana puree, sugar, eggs, and oil and mix on medium speed with a paddle attachment until blended, about 3 minutes (don't forget to scrape the bowl as needed). Add the sifted dry ingredients and mix until combined. Add pecans (if desired)

5. Divide the batter evenly between the loaf pans (gently tap filled pans to burst any air bubbles). Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 55 minutes

6. Cool the loaves in the pans for a few minutes, then transfer to cooling racks. Cool completely before cutting and serving.

Comments:

This "comfort food" recipe is both delicious and perfect for a Sunday brunch. It's warm and rich, the perfect temptation for any meal.

Source:

The Culinary Institute of America: Breakfasts and Brunches

Serving: 2 loafs