The house is coming along although I'm still undecided about the curtains in the dining room. I'll let you know when I decide what to do about that issue. In the mean time I've been menu planning and been back in the kitchen. I baked some Banana nut bread this week. I'm sure I will come up with something else by the end of the day too. LOL! I think Fall puts me in the mood to bake. Don't get me wrong I bake all year long but there's nothing like cool, crisp air or damp chilly air like we've had a fair share of lately to put me in the mood to bake. I have a mile long list of things I want to make. I can't get enough cookbooks lately, just purchased this one Farmhouse Kitchen from Gooseberry Patch. I've wanted it since it came out in June. I found a recipe I wanted to try for Banana bread in it. I also pre-ordered one from Pioneer Woman. I really enjoy her blog. Then another one from Paula Dean the family cookbook. If you're a fan I'd love to hear which books are your favorite. This website seems fun too I've thought about joining it.
Check out Colleen's blog for Back to school recipes. I am joining in when I can!
Champion Banana Bread
adapted from Gooseberry Patch Farmhouse Kitchen2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 bananas mashed
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup Walnuts optional
Blend eggs, butter, sugar; add bananas, milk, and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients; mix well. Pour batter into a 9 X 5 loaf pan that has been sprayed with a non-stick spray. Bake at around 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes. Note: It took longer for mine to be done, I cooked it for about 45 and it came out sticky so I had to bake it for about 10 more minutes. I also added the walnuts because I love them but you wouldn't have too. Makes one loaf. This was delicious and my kids really enjoyed it.
I'm getting close to my 100 post and give away! I promise some more neat pictures to come and sneak peaks. For now I would like to hear some feedback from all my followers. I love to hear from you I really enjoy it so much. What are you baking now if anything? Do you have any Paula Deen cookbooks or recommendations that you enjoy?
Have a great weekend!
Carey
YUM... I love banana bread.
ReplyDeleteI ordered Ree's book also.
Did you know?? That Ree filmed a segment on Bonnie Hunt show
yesterday. I think it airs next week. Check out her blog for details.
Amy
Hey Carey! Thanks for the posts on my blog ;) I apologize for being late on this response. You should join the My Girl, Paula group :) We'd love to have you. I love Paula and own her first two cookbooks...and the Celebrate With Friends one. I love all 3 of them equally...lol. It's hard for me to pick just one.
ReplyDeleteI bet it's so nice to be near family again. I can't wait till that day comes for us :) I hope your son is feeling better. I love the bread recipe! Oh...to answer your question on my cooking blog, I have thought about entering those baking competitions once or twice. My mom is actually trying to convince me to enter one..lol. I'm not sure what I would make though...but I have thought about it :)
I love to bake in the fall too and this recipe sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteEvaporated milk in your bread? Interesting idea! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteIf you like baking Paula's recipes you should join! It would be fun! During the Fall and Winter all I want to do is bake. Banana bread is one of my favorites - walnuts are a must!
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