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blue ribbon banana streusel bread

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Recipe by
Ann Ashby
@COCONUTFAN
Winston Salem, NC

This bread is so moist and delicious. It is so good that you can’t stop eating it. The original name was Banana Nut Bread. I have always liked to enter desserts at the local Fair. So I decided to put two recipes together to see if I would win a blue ribbon. Bingo, this recipe won me a blue ribbon so it got this name. Whenever I take it to get-togethers it doesn’t last long!! Try it, you will be glad you did! Ann

yield 2 loaves
prep time 35 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For blue ribbon banana streusel bread

  • BREAD
  • 1/2 c
    margarine softened
  • 1 pkg
    cream cheese, room temperature (8 oz)
  • 1 1/4 c
    white sugar
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 3 md
    bananas, mashed
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • STREUSEL
  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1/2 c
    softened butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans
  • ICING
  • 2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/4 c
    hot water

How To Make blue ribbon banana streusel bread

  • 1
    BREAD Cream the margarine and cream cheese together. Gradually add the white sugar, and continue beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and soda; mix until batter is just moist.
  • 2
    For the center and topping streusel, in another medium bowl, stir together the flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nuts. Add the butter pieces and combine the mixture with a fork until the topping resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  • 3
    Divide 1/2 batter into two greased and floured 8x4 inch loaf pans. Sprinkle 1/2 streusel mixture over batter in pans, and top with remaining batter.
  • 4
    Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. After the bread has cooled somewhat, invert it onto the dish of your choice.
  • 5
    Combine the vanilla and sugar in a medium-sized bowl for the icing. Slowly blend in the butter and mix until well blended. Add water to the sugar mixture slowly. The best way is to add a tablespoon at a time, mixing it together after each tablespoon of water. Only use enough water to create a slightly runny consistency. It should be thin enough to spread but not too thin where it runs off the bread and does not cling to it. Sometimes you will need to use more than 1/4 cup and sometimes you won’t need as much. Never use more than 1/2 cup of water.
  • 6
    Drizzle over the bread when it is still warm (not hot).
  • 7
    Take the remaining streusel and sprinkle lightly over the top of the glaze to your desire. Enjoy!
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