Canadian Dark Banana Bread

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Canadian Dark Banana Bread

 

Banana bread became a Canadian staple because of its good flavor and

adaptability - sandwiched with cream cheese it makes a meal, and it keeps so

well it is ready for a snack or dessert whenever needed. This version includes

wheat germ and whole-wheat flour for extra goodness.

 

1 cup unbleached white flour

1 cup whole-wheat flour

1/4 cup raw wheat germ

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 cup unsalted butter

3/4 cup golden honey

2 eggs, beaten or replacement

1 cup mashed, very ripe bananas

2 to 3 tbsps. hot water

1/2 cup chopped nuts, dates, or raisins

 

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9 x 5 " loaf pan.

Combine the white flour, whole-wheat flour, wheat germ, salt, and soda in a

medium bowl and set aside.

In a large heavy saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the honey until evenly

mixed and just lukewarm. Add the eggs and banana, combining thoroughly.

Stir in the dry ingredients in two parts, adding the hot water between

additions to make a light, smooth dough. Stir in nuts or fruits as desired.

Push into the prepared pan, level the surface, and bake 70 minutes, or until

humped, brown, and firm to the touch.

Cool in the pan on a rack. Turn out, wrap well, and store a day before slicing.

 

 

 

 

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