TROPICAL BANANA BREAD

Tropical Banana Bread image

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c shortening (or coconut oil)
2/3 c sugar
3/4 tsp grated orange rind
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp coconut extract, or vanilla
1 c banana pulp (i happened to have 5 mini bananas +1 regular)
1/2 c mixed, dried tropical fruits, chopped
1/4 c powdered (confectioners) sugar
1 Tbsp orange juice

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch loaf pan with Pam spray for baking (or grease and flour pan).
2. Mash bananas, set aside
3. Sift or mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
4. Cream shortening with sugar and orange zest.
5. Beat in the banana pulp, extract and the eggs.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Beat until smooth.
7. Fold in the chopped fruits.
8. Place in prepared pan. Bake until done, approximately 50 minutes.
9. Cool and drizzle with glaze made of confectioners sugar and orange juice.