Second Effort, With More Grease

I have a big pile of Orinoco bananas, with more on the way. I made banana nut bread to get rid of some of it. My sister is not taking food seriously enough. She seems to think she can turn food down because it’s not exactly what she wants. Not the right approach when you’re on chemo and starting radiation therapy. Who knows if she’ll be able to eat in a week? The banana nut bread ought to be helpful.

Here’s what I’m trying.

INGREDIENTS

3 ripe bananas, mashed (I used two Orinocos)
2 1/4 cups non-rising biscuit flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
2 eggs
1 stick butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans
pinch nutmeg
pinch cloves
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

I think that’s all of it. I mixed it and dumped it in a Teflon bread pan, and I’m baking at 350º for one hour and fifteen minutes. You stick a toothpick in it to see if it’s done.

Last time I added a shot of banana liqueur, but this batter was too wet for that. Maybe if I added another quarter-cup of flour.

I’m hoping this will be moister than the loaf I made last time, which was excellent but not sublime.

I’ll tell you if it’s any good.

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The bread is very good. I’m not sure 350 is the right temperature, though. It seems a little dark. Maybe 325 is better. Also, I think I’ll omit the coconut oil next time and just use butter. The salt needs to be increased. And I definitely need to get out the PAM and quit being brave. This loaf stuck to the pan.