Chocolate Hazelnut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   If you want the hazelnuts toasted: Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Spread out the hazelnuts onto a cookie sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes.
3. 3
   Shake the pan around half-way through the baking time.
4. 4
   Remove from oven and allow them to cool completely before adding them to the rest of the ingredients.
5. 5
   Leave the oven at 350F.
6. 6
   Grease and lightly flour a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
7. 7
   In a small bowl, Sift together the flour, cinnamon and baking Powder. Whisk in the sea salt. Set aside.
8. 8
   In a large bowl beat the melted butter and sugar together.
9. 9
   Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Continue beating until well blended. Starting with the flour mixture, Using a large wooden spoon, alternate adding with the mashed bananas.