Worlds Best Banana Nut Bread

[rgfixit]

WARNING;
DO NOT BAKE THIS RECIPE. IT'S THE GATEWAY FOOD TO NUT BREAD ADDICTION.

1c, All-purpose Flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2c brown sugar
1/2 c sugar
1c smashed ripe bananas
1/2 c butter or margarine
1/2c pecans
1/2c raisins
2 whole eggs, beaten

Sift dry ingredient
In a separate bowel, mix remaining ingredients.
Stir in dry stuff
grease a loaf pan and pre-heat oven to 350

bake 60 - 70 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
cover loosely with foil the last 20 minutes.

When partially cooled, remove to a rack to cool.....if you can wait that long

Enjoy,
RG

[OldSailor]

Sorry, but that's only Worlds Second Best Banana Nut Bread!!!! I make the Worlds Best!! It's Sourdough Banana Nut Bread and if I told you the recipe, I'd have to shoot you!! It's that good!! If you don't bake with sourdough, you are missing out on some great eating!!!

[rgfixit]

Sorry, but we'll have to do a taste comparison to judge this honestly. Put up the recipe or you lose

RG

[evanesce]

Please put up the sourdough recipe.

[OldSailor]

OK, I guess I'll make an exception and not go shooting anyone!(just this once!) This is for one loaf but I double it and freeze one! I am going to assume that anyone trying this knows NOT to use any metallic utensils or bowls for sourdough and are familiar with the use and care of sourdough starter!

1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sourdough starter
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup mashed  bananas
3/4 cup chopped nuts (your choice)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add sugar, baking soda and salt to sourdough starter. Melt shortening and add to batter. Add egg, flour, mashed bananas, nuts, and vanilla extract to batter. Stir until well blended. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Allow to sit in a warm place
for approximately 20 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes or until done. If top browns to quickly, cover with aluminum foil. Cool 5 to 10 minutes, remove from pan.

NOTE: I like to make sure my starter is fresh and bubbly by adding equal amounts of water and flour to it the day before use. About 1/4 cup of each will do it!

Baking with sourdough is not for those who do not have the time and patience to practice this ancient art. I make quick breads, bread, rolls, etc. using sourdough. Nothing like kneading out a batch of sourdough wheat bread to work out your tensions from daily life!! Please enjoy! You can check online for sourdough starter information, but I prefer books on it with recipes. I have one I've used for over 35 years!! I will tell you the name and author of the book if interested.

[SDFlagChaser]

not trying to hijack any threads, but I just got into sourdough bread baking last winter.  Love making sourdough pancakes as well.   i am getting my starter out and feeding it as we speak, so I can try the sourdough banana recipe.

[OldSailor]

not trying to hijack any threads, but I just got into sourdough bread baking last winter.  Love making sourdough pancakes as well.   i am getting my starter out and feeding it as we speak, so I can try the sourdough banana recipe.

You're not hijacking the thread!! I've loved sourdough since reading about it in an old Field and Stream (i believe) article 30+ years ago! Enjoy the banana nut bread! I like to cover it and give it an extra 5 minutes, but ovens vary as they say!!

[UP jigstick]

Sorry rg, but I simply refuse to mix my remaining ingredients in a separate bowel. I've always found that mixing method rather unappetizing for some reason. 

Sift dry ingredient
In a separate bowel, mix remaining ingredients.
Stir in dry stuff
grease a loaf pan and pre-heat oven to 350

Looks like a good recipe otherwise and I will try out both yours and oldsailors soon. 

[Iceassin]

Sorry, but we'll have to do a taste comparison to judge this honestly. Put up the recipe or you lose

RG

[OldSailor]

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I guess I won because I put up my recipe!!

[Rebelss]

As a Cuisine Cooking Graduate, I will more than happy judge the recipes and report back. Please wrap carefully and send ASAP to :
      Reb
      Rochester, Mn. 55901 
     

[Iceassin]

As a Cuisine Cooking Graduate, I will more than happy judge the recipes and report back. Please wrap carefully and send ASAP to :
      Reb
      Rochester, Mn. 55901 
     

Might be good with some of that Apple Pie  ...Oops...sorry...thr ead hijack. but I'll make up for it. Tomorrow, I'm going to post my world famous Jambalaya recipe for those that may want a little diversion from the usual stews and chilis.

[OldSailor]

Might be good with some of that Apple Pie  ...Oops...sorry...thr ead hijack. but I'll make up for it. Tomorrow, I'm going to post my world famous Jambalaya recipe for those that may want a little diversion from the usual stews and chilis.

Sounds like that's right up Reb's alley! Uh,oh.hmmm,almost everything edible is up his alley!! Whoa....That's my alley also!! Anyone sees this mature figure will have no problem understanding why I switched from a belt to suspenders. All gut, no butt! 

[rgfixit]

Well, I'll give you the crown ....for the moment. I gotta get some starter goin'...or is that started?

RG

[OldSailor]

Well, I'll give you the crown ....for the moment. I gotta get some starter goin'...or is that started?

RG

Whatever way you want to say it. I'm willing to post the name of a very good book on sourdough if you anyone is interested! The thing to remember about many things made with sourdough is that it can be a little heavier and more tangy. Plus you can't be in a hurry when making bread for instance! It makes wicked good pancakes!!

[SDFlagChaser]

Just wanted to say that I made the sourdough version, and it's awesome.  i will be making it again for sure.

[Melbs7]

RG... once again, I trusted your cooking expertise, and tried your banana bread.... amazing stuff! I think next time I would put the tin foil on just a little sooner...

[rgfixit]

Ovens all vary. A good oven thermometer helps. I know mine is off by almost 50 degrees.
Glad you liked it

RG

[OldSailor]

Just wanted to say that I made the sourdough version, and it's awesome.  i will be making it again for sure.

Thanks!! It's not for everyone, but there is something very old timey about using sourdough, and the flavor is so special!!