banana orange loaf
This recipe is from 'Woman's Day' magazine, June 1977 issue. I've been making this for 39 years, and has truly become a family favourite. Today, as I share this from my handwritten copy, we will enjoy it as much as the first time I made this ...back in 1977 :) I hope y'all enjoy it as much as we do!
yield
1 large loaf
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
1 Hr 15 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For banana orange loaf
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1 1/4 cwhite sugar
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3/4 cmelted margarine (or sub.butter)
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3 lgeggs
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1 cbanana mashed (about 3 lg)
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1/3 corange juice (fresh or carton)
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21/2 call purpose flour or whole wheat can be sub.or mix of 50/50
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2 tspbaking soda
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1 tspsalt
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1/2 cchopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) roast nuts add more flavour
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1/2 cquality seedless raisins
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1 Tbspgrated orange zest
How To Make banana orange loaf
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1Preheat oven to 350 degrees: Combine sugar and margarine (or butter). Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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2Add mashed bananas and orange juice. Mix well. Add combined dry ingredients, mixing until just moistened. Stir in (roasted) chopped nuts and orange zest and raisins.
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3Pour into a greased and floured 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 min., or until a cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean.
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4Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes then remove from pan. While loaf is still HOT, cover loaf with a few tablespoons of fresh honey or marmalade or both. Smear over top (it will melt and be easy to spread)
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5A touch of fresh orange juice may be added to mix of honey and marmalade. Be sure to GLAZE HEAVY. Sprinkle with coarse white sugar.
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6Finish cooling on rack for approx. 2-3 hrs. Cover loosely while cooling. When completely cool, wrap well in plastic wrap and foil. May be stored in freezer up to 2 months. Store in fridge for 1-2 wks. Store on shelf for approx.2-3 days. (you will want to eat before the time is up :)
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