Monday, October 25, 2010

Basic Banana Bread

it's basic, i suppose. but it's also delicious! from cooking light:

1 1/2 c mashed ripe banana
1/3 c plain yogurt
5 T butter, melted
2 large eggs
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 1/2 c flour
1/4 c ground flaxseed
3/4 t b soda
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cinnamon
1/8 t ground allspice
cooking spray
1/3 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 t milk


1. preheat oven to 350

2. combine first 4 ingredients in bowl, beat with mixer at medium speed. add granulated and brown sugars; beat until combined.

3. lightly spoon flour into measuring cups; level with knife. combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through allspice). add flour mix to banana mixture; beat just until blended.

4. pour batter into greased 9x5 loaf pan. bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes until wooden pick inserted comes out clean. remove from oven; cook 10 minutes. remove from pan. cool complete. combine powdered sugar and milk, stirring until smooth. drizzle over bread.