THE easiest technique to make GREAT Crusty bread!!

Step by step demonstration of making delicious Italian bread.

Mark Bittman, aka The Minimalist, shares a recipe on how to make no-knead bread where the secret is letting the time do the work.

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. walnuts
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 soft bananas

Mix shortening, sugar, and egg well.  Add flour, soda and salt.  Add mashed bananas and nuts.  Pour into greased loaf pan.  Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Easy BANANA  NUT  BREAD Recipe

1 1/2 cups chopped dates

1/2 cup sugar

1/3 cup honey

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup boiling water

3 cups sifted flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 beaten egg

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Combine first 5 ingredients; cool thoroughly, Sift together the dry ingredients. Add egg to cooled mixture. Stir in dry ingredients only enough to mix well. Stir in walnuts. Bake in a well-greased 9 1/2″ x 5″ x 3″ loaf pan at 350 for 55 to 60 minutes or until loaf tests done. Remove from pan onto a wire rack. Spoon Honey Icing down center of bread and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons grated orange rind.

Makes 1 loaf.

Honey Icing – Blend 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar with 2 tablespoons honey.

Easy HONEY DATE BREAD Recipe

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3/4 c mashed fully ripe banana

1 box Pillsbury Date Bread or any of the following: Apricot Nut Bread Mix, Cranberry Nut Bread Mix, Blueberry Nut Bread Mix

Follow all package directions except reduce the amount of water called for to 1/2 cup. Add raisins, nuts, and/or candied fruits if you wish. Bake in greased and floured loaf pan at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes, simple, enjoy!

Easy BANANA NUT BREAD Recipe

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