Yuletide Banana Bread

SUBMITTED BY: Regina Albright

"Rich but relatively fuss-free, this is no ordinary banana loaf! Regina Albright of Southaven, Mississippi fills her quick bread with macadamia nuts, raisins and coconut to create a memorable treat."

RECIPE RATING:

Read Reviews (1)

Review/Rate This Recipe

PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	1 Hr 5 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 20 Min

SERVINGS

(Help)

Servings
USMETRIC

INGREDIENTS

1 cup whole macadamia nuts, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup flaked coconut

DIRECTIONS

In a food processor or blender, process 1/2 cup macadamia nuts until ground; set aside. Chop remaining nuts; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and ground nuts; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in bananas, raisins, coconut and chopped nuts
Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.