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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Streusel topped banana bread

My SIL made me some of this banana bread and I thought I had died and gone to heaven. My kids DEVOURED it. I tried my hand at it, and it was just as wonderful as Jan's loaf. Definitely a keeper. The streusel topping really makes it delicious.

2 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powsder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 eggs - beaten
1 1/2 c mashed ripe banana
1 c sugar
1/2 cup veg oil or melted butter
1/4 c chopped nuts
1 recipe streusel nut topping

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease two 7 1/2 X 3 1/2 X 2 inch pans
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Make a well in center of flour mixture. Set aside
In another bowl, mix eggs, banana, sugar and oil.
Add the two mixtures together.
Fold in nuts and pour into prepared pan.
Sprinkle streusel topping to top and bakd for 40-45 minutes
Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
Remove and cool completely on rack.
Wrap in plastic wrap overnight.

Streusel Topping:
1/3 c brown sugar
3 TBS flour
cut in 2 1/2 TBS butter
Add 1/3 cup chopped nuts

27 comments:

Josh n Betsie said...

that sounds yummy

Tina Butler said...

I have never had banana bread that way Angie. I will definitly give this a try.

Heidi said...

Streusel topping on banana bread? I love streusel and banana bread and can't wait to make this recipe!

sauvageblue said...

Thanks for sharing I can't wait to try it out!

Jessica said...

Banana bread is my favorite....I'm going to try this recipe with the first batch of ripe bananas I find!

Melissa G said...

This looks so good! I'll definatly be making this as soon as i can get some bananas! We love banana bread in our house.

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3 Bay B Chicks said...

I love your blog! Such a great name. :) I'll be back these recipes look yummy!

Amanda said...

Visiting from SITS, the recipe sounds yummy! I'll have to try it!

Karine said...

This recipe sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe :)

Unknown said...

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Moore Minutes said...

Ohh, I absolutely LOVE banana bread so finding a treasure recipe like this sounds is a treat. thank you!

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Nicole @MTDLBlog said...

OMG....I have been craving Banana Bread! I just happened upon this blog...such GOOD luck! :0)

Millennium Housewife said...

It's very unfair to post that while I'm on a diet. Any chance it's calorie free?

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Brimful Curiosities said...

streusel banana bread? does sound heavenly!

Haddock said...

OK....have to try this.

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Maria said...

Great recipe. You have to keep coming up with stuff that keeps kids interested, and it's great to be able to share recipes.

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Together We Save said...

Sounds wonderful.

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Ruby said...

this recipe seems perfect for Easter! happy Easter!

Euroangel said...

now I know how to make this one..thanks for sharing!