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One day I had two ripe bananas and decided to make banana bread. I found this recipe in an old church recipe book. It really is good with pecans in the bread and in the topping, which makes it unique.
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Editor's Note: As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 141 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 98 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
Originally published as Southern Banana Nut Bread in Country April/May 1997, p49
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Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2011 by jsusan
Absolutely delicious! I need to give away the second loaf or I will get fat. I used walnuts as I had no pecans and it was amazing.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by clopez
Wonderful banana bread that will be my go-to recipe from now on. I made these in four smaller loaf pans and they baked to perfection in 35 minutes. I'm crazy about the icing as was my family. I also like that this bread is not heavy/dense. I usually use walnuts in banana bread so the additiion of pecans was a pleasant surprise. Note: If using the substitution for cake flour, I suggest sifting the flour with the baking powder and salt so everything is distributed more evenly. I believe you'll get a better rise out of your bread if you do this (personal experience). This will be a perfect gift-giving bread because it's so pretty with the icing sprinkled with pecans.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2011 by ewsonera
The best ever!!!!
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2011 by bethrw
Great bread! I used a combination of butter and coconut oil instead of the shortening, used walnuts since I was out of pecans, and omitted the icing on top. I will definitely be coming back to this recipe!
Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2010 by nanbechert
Very moist with a wonderful crust and nutty flavor!!
Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2010 by srturner4
Taste Great!!! Very easy to make and I loved the topping!
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by enonwosdog
This is a marvelous recipe. The banana nut bread tastes like the one my Grandma made. I make this and give it to friends. They love it.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by shoshannah
This is awesome!! It is really light and moist, I don't like dense bread. Just make sure after adding the eggs to beat VERY well, and it will turn out light
Reviewed on May. 06, 2009 by melissa thomas
My son and I made this for school. It was amazing. Simple directions that were easy for him to follow but outstanding taste. There will never be another banana bread recipe in our house.
Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2009 by nancyvoyles
THis has such an awesome flavor, I just need to know how to alter it for high altitude cooking, cause mine turned out fairly flat.
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