FAVORITE BAKE-OFF BANANA WHEAT QUICK BREAD

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This recipe is from the 1973 Pillsbury Bake-off contest and is my favorite version of banana bread. I usually make a powdered sugar glaze for the top, which makes it extra special.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups all-purpose white flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 medium)
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice, if desired
1 egg
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Grease and flour bottom only of 9X5 or 8X4 inch loaf pan.
  • In large bowl, combine all ingredients except raisins; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
  • Fold in raisins.
  • Pour batter into greased and floured pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.5, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 262.7, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 17.1, Protein 2.2

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