Just in time for Easter, Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread. The pineapple and bananas make this a moist, rich flavored loaf of bread. Do you remember hummingbird cakes? This bread reminds me of them without the icing. It is easy to make; no mixer just your wooden spoon. I did make it with whole wheat flour. You know me, I always use whole wheat when possible. We showcase this bread at Apples of Gold when we share gifts from the kitchen. This recipe is perfect because it makes two loaves and it freezes great. Below is a picture of how you can share it for a spring or fall gift. Just change out the ribbons and the platters. Adding the platter makes for a nice gift, but not necessary. Your family or friends will love the gift of fresh yummy bread. One of our AOG students would make this recipes for her clients when she would make a sales call. It is always good to do something that will cause folks to remember you and this bread did the trick for her. Happy Baking and spread some JOY by sharing the second loaf.
Tidbit Tip: Make sure to spray and flour pans generously – will tend to stick in the middle.
Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread
Ingredients
Method
- Combine flour, salt, baking soda, sugar and cinnamon, stir well
- Stir in nuts
- Combine remaining ingredients; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry and ingredients are moistened
- Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 inch loafpans
- Bake in pre-heated oven 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans 10 minutes, remove from pans, and let cool on wire racks.