Banana and Pecan Loaf

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12.0 servings

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December 9, 2009

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Ingredients

75 grams /2-¾oz plain flour

75 grams /2-¾oz wholemeal flour

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

1 teaspoon ground mixed spice

100 grams /3-½oz butter, softened

100 grams /3-½oz caster sugar

2 lrg bananas, mashed

2 eggs, lightly beaten

100 grams /3-½oz pecan nuts, roughly chopped

Preparation

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1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease and line a 900g/2lb loaf tin.

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2. Sift together the flours, bicarbonate of soda and mixed spice, tipping any bran in the sieve into the bowl.

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3. In a large bowl beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the bananas and egg, then stir in the flour mixture along with 75ml/5tbsp boiling water. Stir in the pecan nuts.

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4. Spoon the mixture into the tin and smooth out the top. Bake for about 1 hour until risen and golden. Delicious served warm.

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Preparation time less than 30 minsCooking time 1 to 2 hours

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