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Banana Yeast Bread

3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
5-1/4 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon water

In a saucepan, cook and stir milk, butter and sugar over medium heat
until butter is melted; cool to 120°-130°. In a mixing bowl,
combine 2 cups of flour, yeast, salt, 2 eggs, bananas and milk

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008

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Banana Yeast Bread cont.

mixture; beat on low speed until combined. Beat on medium for 3
minutes. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a firm dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
4-6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Divide dough in half; shape each into a round loaf. Place on a
greased baking sheet; cut slits in tops. Cover and let rise until
doubled, about 45 minutes. Beat remaining egg with water; brush
over the loaves. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden
brown.

Yield: 2 loaves.