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Banana Raisin Bread Recipe

"Toasted slices of this moist banana bread are wonderful for breakfast," reports Jackie Kew of Grand Island, New York. "For a special treat, I sometimes substitute chocolate chips for half or all of the raisins," she adds.

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Banana Raisin Bread Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 3-4 hours

Yield: 16 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)
3 tablespoons honey
4-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups bread flour
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In bread machine pan, place the first nine ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add raisins and walnuts. Yield: 1 loaf (2 pounds).

Editor's Note: We recommend you do not use a bread machine's time-delay feature for this recipe.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 140 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 112 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Banana Raisin Bread in Quick Cooking March/April 1999, p33

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Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2011 by baharrig

Excellent! Simple, moist, dense and just sweet enough. I was hesitant to make a yeast banana bread but I was pleasantly surprised. I will be making this on a regular basis! (I think French toast will be delicious with this bread, too!)

Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2011 by baharrig

Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2011 by MrsKase

I can hardly believe there is no sugar in this, There is the honey of course but so small amount. I used raw honey. Great bread recipe!

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2010 by Sprowl

This turns out great not using the bread machine too. Nice change from quick banana bread.

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2010 by carlajacobs

I was super pleased with this recipe. Most bread machine recipes I've tried are too heavy or too dry, but this loaf was just right. Nice texture and excellent flavor with the hint of cinnamon.

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by special787

Absolutely would recommend. I've made this several times for myself and others and everyone LOVES it. Plus-factor, pretty healthy too since no sugar or milk.

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2009 by babygirl145941@yahoo.com

This bread is so much moister than the recipe that came with my bread machine. Will definitely make it again. Hubby can't eat nuts so had to elimanate them.