HOMEMADE BANANA BREAD

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"I served this quick bread to a group of ladies I had over for lunch," writes Carole Lanthier from Courtice, Ontario, "and every one of them asked for the recipe! It was a big hit." Moist, tasty and studded with cherries and walnuts, this pretty loaf is easily doubled. TIP: This bread freezes well and also makes a lovely holiday or hostess gift.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 medium)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, bananas, butter, coconut and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and cherries. , Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.