Banana Yeast Bread
Ingredients
- 0.8 cup milk
- 0.5 cup butter or margarine
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0 each to 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 each eggs
- 3 each ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp water
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan, cook and stir milk, butter and sugar over medium heat until butter is melted; cool to 120 to 130 degrees F.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, yeast, salt, 2 eggs, bananas and milk mixture; beat on low speed until combined.
- 3
Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a firm dough.
- 5
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- 6
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
- 7
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- 8
Divide dough in half; shape each into a round loaf.
- 9
Place on a greased baking sheet; cut slits in tops.
- 10
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- 11
Beat remaining egg with water; brush over the loaves.
- 12
Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- 13
Yields 2 loaves.