A Better Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended.
3. 3
   Combine flour and next three ingredients.
4. 4
   Stir in pecans.
5. 5
   Add flour mixture to banana mixture, stirring just until moistened.
6. 6
   Spoon batter into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3-inch loaf pan coated with baking spray with flour.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool 10 minutes in pan on wire rack.
9. 9
   Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack. Yields 14 servings.
10. 10
    Serving Size:
11. 11
    1 slice.