Bisquick Banana-Nut Bread

By Addie

Go bananas! Nothing beats the taste or aroma of baked
banana bread. It's just like mom's but much, much easier.

MY NOTES: I used two bananas and made up the difference
with applesauce. Made a very nice loaf of banana bread!

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups mashed very ripe bananas (2 large)
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 eggs
• 2 2/3 cups Original Bisquick mix
• 1/2 tsp grated orange peel (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom of 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
Stir bananas, sugar, milk, orange peel, oil, vanilla and eggs in large bowl.

2. Stir in Bisquick mix and nuts. Pour into pan.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 day. Chocolate chips can be added, if desired.
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Storage tip
This bread freezes well and is great to have on hand when company drops in.
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Success
For the best flavor, be sure to use bananas that are very ripe.
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Planned-Overs
Extra banana bread? Make terrific banana bread French toast. Dip bread in egg mixture, and cook in skillet 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. It's great with maple syrup.