Poppy Seed Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Slice bananas into a blender.
2. 2
   Process until pureed.
3. 3
   Cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Beat in eggs and lemon peel until blended.
5. 5
   Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
6. 6
   Beat dry ingredients into wet ingredients alternately with the pureed bananas.
7. 7
   Repeat twice, ending with dry ingredients.
8. 8
   Stir in poppy seed.
9. 9
   Pour into a well-greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
10. 10
    Bake in a 350° oven for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
11. 11
    Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove and place on a wire rack to complete cooling.