One of my favorite family holiday food memories is the loaves of BANANA NUT BREAD that my grandmother Lamphere, "Mamu" would have around in December and then bring over to our house on Christmas morning.
My favorite way to eat it today is slice off a thick piece, cover in real butter and toast/broil in the oven until brown and crispy on top...made Mamu's recipe today at the cabin to continue the tradition...
MAMU's BANANA NUT BREAD (Makes 2 loaves)
3 Eggs (room temp)
1/2 teasp good Vanilla
1/3 Cup Milk
1 Cup Oil
3 Cups Sugar
3 Cups VERY RIPE Bananas mashed well (I used 6 bananas)
In large mixing bowl combine the above ingredients in the order listed...fold bananas in last.
Sift together the following ingredients and add to wet mixture in small batches, combining well before adding the next batch:
3 1/2 Cups AP Flour
1 1/2 teas Salt
2 teas Baking Soda
1 Cups Pecans or Walnuts (toss in some flour before adding to batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the pan).
Pour into 2 loaf pans that have been buttered and floured well
Bake at 350 Degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Toothpick should come out clean. Careful not to overbake so it stays moist.
Allow to cool completely and wrap in plastic wrap and then good foil. These will freeze very well for 3-4 weeks.
ENJOY!
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