Banana bread receipe

[Eden]

Hi Jamaica Jeff,

While I have not yet tried Coco's banana bread, this recipe comes from our beloved housekeeper who was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. Crusher is so right about the nutmeg! I make a typical American style banana bread that is similar to what MaryAnn posted above, but this Jamaican recipe tastes just like the banana bread we get in Jamaica.
Some helpful tips: Always make sure you use overripe bananas as they are sweeter. Do not over mix batter and do not over bake!
Enjoy!

Jamaican Banana Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp ground nutmeg
½ cup softened butter
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
4-5 overripe large bananas (should equal =2+1/3 cups mashed)
1 tsp vanilla extract


Preheat oven to 350 degrees
1. Place flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg in a mixing bowl; stir and set aside
2. Beat butter and sugar together until fluffy; stir in eggs and vanilla
3. Mash bananas to equal 2+1/3 cups; mix into wet ingredients
4. Fold banana mixture into dry ingredients until blended; do not over mix!
5. Pour batter into a greased 4½-x 8-inch loaf pan
6. Place pan in oven and bake for 1 hour or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean