Banana Wheat Bread Recipe

By CarolineNGa

A subtle banana flavor comes through in this moist whole wheat loaf. Flecked with poppy seeds, the sweet slices are wonderful warm or toasted and spread with butter. —Louise Myers, Pomeroy, Ohio

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup water (70° to 80°)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 medium ripe banana, sliced
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-3/4 cups bread flour
• 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 255mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Yield: 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 slices).

Editor's Note: We recommend you do not use a bread machine's time-delay feature for this recipe.

Nutritional Facts
Weight Watchers = 3 Points Plus
1 serving (1 each) equals 125 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 153 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.