Poppy Seed-Banana Mini Loaves |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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These lovely loaves from Katherine Stallwood of Kennewick, Washington are absolutely perfect for gift giving. A surprising hint of orange adds a unique touch to this banana bread which is crunchy outside and deliciously moist inside. Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 egg |
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
4-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds |
2 teaspoons grated orange peel |
topping: |
2 tablespoons cold butter |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes or until crumbly. Beat in egg and bananas. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; beat into banana mixture just until blended. Stir in poppy seeds and orange peel.
2. Transfer to three 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. For topping, cut butter into brown sugar until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over batter.
3. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack. Yield: 3 loaves (6 slices each).
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