Banana Bread

Recipe:  Susie's Banana Bread from Bakin' Without Eggs by Rosemarie Emro

Hands down, this is the best of the banana breads.  It is moist, delicious, and the orange adds a hint of citrus.  This is definitely a favorite in our house.  Freeze a couple loaves and you'll always have a fulfilling snack on hand.

INGREDIENTS

4 very ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup oil
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup nuts, optional

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350F.  Lightly butter or spray a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.  With a wooden spoon, mix until smooth, then fold in nuts.
3. Spoon out batter into prepared pan
4. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Remove pan from over and cool for 15 minutes on wire rack, then  turn out onto plate.

NOTE:  This recipe has not worked out well for me when making a double batch.  If you want to make additional loaves, I would recommend mixing the ingredients for each loaf in separate bowls.