Make a well in center of flour mixture; set aside.

In a medium bowl combine eggs, banana, sugar, and oil.

Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture.

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Stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy).

Spoon batter into prepared pan(s).

If desired, sprinkle Streusel Topping over batter.

greased loaf pan for banana bread

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Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

Cool completely on a wire rack.

Wrap and store overnight before slicing.

mixing bowl with flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

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Makes 1 loaf (16 slices) banana bread.

The loaf’s texture will be more evenly moist and less crumbly.

Streusel-Nut Topping

In a small bowl combine brown sugar and flour.

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Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Roasted Banana Bread Variation

The flavor of bananas gets deeper when you roast them first.

Arrange the bananas, unpeeled, on a foil-lined baking pan.

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Prick banana skins with a fork at 1-inch intervals.

Measure 1-1/2 cups of roasted bananas, pressing gently into measuring cups.

After spooning batter into pan, use the tip of a spoon to swirl in 1/4 cup raspberry preserves.

unbaked banana bread in loaf pan

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Microwave, uncovered, on 70 percent power for 20 seconds; stir.

Microwave at the same power until melted and smooth, stirring every 15 seconds.

Place 1/4 cup raspberry preserves in another small microwave-safe bowl.

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Drizzle melted preserves over the top of the bread.

Toss 1/2 cup chopped fresh mango with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; fold into the batter with the dates.

If using the topping, omit walnuts and add 1/4 cup chopped pistachios and 1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger.

banana bread on wire rack

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Bake about 70 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.

After spooning batter into pan, use the tip of a spoon to swirl in 1/4 cup strawberry preserves.

If using the topping, omit walnuts and add 1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts.

Bake about 70 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.

After bread stands overnight, place 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves in a small microwave-safe bowl.

Drizzle melted preserves over the top of the bread.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.