Chelle's Banana Bread

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I have been making this recipe i found in betty crocker and modified to my liking for 20 years or so. my family loves it - and even a few of my husband's co-workers look forward to it at the holidays now! i like to make mini loaves of this (half with nuts and half without), my recipe #195730 and recipe #195728 and make little gift trays" for the holidays. ;)"

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Steps

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Heat your oven to 350f.

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Grease the bottom only of your loaf pan.

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In large bowl , mix together sugar and margarine.

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Stir in eggs until blended.

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Add vanilla , water and bananas and beat for 30 seconds.

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Sift together dry ingredients in a separate bowl before adding to mixture.

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When all ingredients are mixed together , add nuts , if desired holding a few aside to garnish top.

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Pour batter into pan.

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Sprinkle top with nuts or arrange a few whole nuts on top prior to baking.

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Bake for 75 minutes for an 8 inch loaf pan , 55 to 60 minutes for a 9 inch loaf pan.

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Loaf should be deep golden brown and a wooden toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center of loaf when cooked thoroughly.

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Serve warm with butter , whipping cream , toasted is great anytime or just plain !.

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Enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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sugar, margarine, eggs, bananas, water, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, nuts, vanilla