Star Spangled Banana Bread

Name: Star Spangled Banana Bread
Ingredients: 5 1/2 to 6 c. flour; 2 pkg. instant blend dry yeast; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ginger; 1 tsp. grated orange peel; 1/2 c. milk; 1/2 c. water; 1/2 c. butter or margarine; 1 egg; 2 bananas (3/4 to 1 c.) mashed

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

5 1/2 to 6 c. flour
2 pkg. instant blend dry yeast
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 egg
2 bananas (3/4 to 1 c.) mashed

Directions

1

In large mixer bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt, ginger and orange peel; mix well.
2

In saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until warm (120 to 130°, butter does not need to melt). Add to flour mixture; add egg and bananas.
3

Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
4

Gradually stir in remaining flour to make a firm dough.
5

Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
6

Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
7

Cover; let rise in warm place until light and doubled, about 1 hour.