Banana Bread

I learned at baking school the bananas should be black for best results. This gives the maximum about of banana flavor. Also, I often make a healthier version of this by substituting whole wheat flour for the flour and 2/3 cup honey for the cup of sugar.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup mashed bananas

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 2 cups flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 3/4 cup walnuts or pecans

Instructions

1. Cream coconut oil or butter and sugar.

2. Add one egg at a time, then add banana and lemon juice.

3. Sift flour, baking soda and salt together and add to batter.

4. Mix well and fold in nuts.

5. Bake 350° for an hour or less. Test center with toothpick. When it comes out without batter on it, it is done.

6. Cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.