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Banana Bread II

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"This is an old recipe that belonged to my mother. I've been making this bread since I was a teenager. At a candy striper bake sale a doctor bought this bread and said that this was the best banana bread that he had tasted."
Banana Bread II Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 231 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 8x4 inch loaf

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed banana
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Add butter, eggs, nuts, and mashed banana. Beat until well blended.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2003 by SHELL.BELLE 
This was a very yummy recipe....with a few modifications. First, I added 1/2 cup of heavy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2003 by moonlight sonata 
The first time I baked this bread, it was quite good. I made it again today and decided to try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2003 by SEETHING 
I tried this recipe but added about a half-cup extra banana mush and used half brown sugar.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by TRISHDELISH 
This is the best banana bread recipe I have found so far. It has great banana flavor and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by MANTABIROSTRIS 
Great banana flavor, easy to make. I've made it more than once and everyone loves it. Hard... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by DEVLYND 
Using some suggestions from previous reviews, I modified as follows: I added 1 teaspoon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by EMERALDSEYE 
My daughter helped me make this recipe, and though it was easy, the taste left much to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2003 by EEYORE77137 
I've had (and made)much better banana bread. This recipe was kind of blah. I will be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by Darlene 
Very moist and easy to make. I added cranberries to give it a little zing. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2003 by MELODYLEA 
I'm not a banana bread fan, so I didn't actually try this recipe. But my friends all raved... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Banana Bread II

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 184

  • Total Fat: 6.2g
  • Cholesterol: 49mg
  • Sodium: 253mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3.2g

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