Banana Bread

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Grease the loaf pan; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture.; set aside.

Step 2

In another bowl combine the egg, bananas, sugar, cooking oil, and if desired, lemon peel. Add egg mixture all at once to dry mixture. Stir just till moistened (batter should be lumpy). Fold in nuts.

Step 3

Spoon batter into the prepared pan. Bake in a 350° oven 50-55 minutes or till a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in a pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove loaf from pan; cool on rack. Wrap and store overnight before slicing. Makes 1 loaf (16 servings).