Banana and Pecan Loaf


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Ingredients

75 grams /2-¾oz plain flour
75 grams /2-¾oz wholemeal flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon ground mixed spice
100 grams /3-½oz butter, softened
100 grams /3-½oz caster sugar
2 lrg bananas, mashed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
100 grams /3-½oz pecan nuts, roughly chopped

Preparation

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1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease and line a 900g/2lb loaf tin.
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2. Sift together the flours, bicarbonate of soda and mixed spice, tipping any bran in the sieve into the bowl.
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3. In a large bowl beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the bananas and egg, then stir in the flour mixture along with 75ml/5tbsp boiling water. Stir in the pecan nuts.
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4. Spoon the mixture into the tin and smooth out the top. Bake for about 1 hour until risen and golden. Delicious served warm.
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Preparation time less than 30 minsCooking time 1 to 2 hours

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Tags:

Fruit
health
diabetic
Nuts
tropical

Yield:

12.0 servings

Added:

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 12:24am

Creator:

Anonymous

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