Banana Tea Loaf

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 14:41:48 GMT

Step 1

Grease a 900g/ 2lb loaf tin and line with greased greaseproof paper

Step 2

Beat the margarine until soft, then add the sugars and beat until light and fluffy

Step 3

Beat in the eggs one at a time

Step 4

Mash the bananas with the lemon rind and juice and beat into the mixture until smooth.

Step 5

Add the nuts, if used.

Step 6

Sift the flour, salt and soda together and fold into the mixture.

Step 7

Turn into the prepared tin and bake in a moderate oven (180C/350 F Gas Mark 4) for about 1 hour or until firm to the touch.

Step 8

Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then tum out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Wrap in foil and store for 24 hours before serving in slices, either plain or buttered

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