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Features-Recipes

Introduction

Bananas are thought to be one of the oldest cultivated fruits.  Spanish explorers brought them to New
World areas like the Caribbean & Latin America.  today, bananas are one of America's three favorite fruits.
Bananas are high in nutrients like potassium and vitamin B6.  Bananas are even a source of vitamin C.
Their starchy flesh turns to sugar as they ripen, giving them a sweet flavor and smooth texture.
Bananas are easily digested.

BANANA BREAD

8    Tbsp. (1 stick) butter, at room temp.
3/4 Cup sugar
2    Eggs
1   Cup all-purpose flour
1   Tsp. baking soda
1/2 Tsp. salt
1  Cup whole wheat flour
3  Large ripe bananas, mashed
1  Tsp. vanilla
1/2 Cup shelled walnuts, coarsely chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease 9x5x3" bread pan.  Cream
butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating
well after each addition.  Sift all-purpose flour, baking soda, and
salt together, stir in whole wheat flour and add to creamed mixture,
mixing well.  Fold in bananas, vanilla and walnuts. Pour mixture
into pan, bake 50 to 60 min. or until cake tester comes out
clean - cool in pan 10 min., then on rack.  Makes one loaf.

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