Banana Bread (Yeast Risen)

Step 1

Set oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Grease 2 (8-1/2 x 4-1/2-inch) loaf pans.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix together 1-1/4 cups flour, with 1/2 cup sugar, salt and undissolved yeast.

Step 4

Heat the evaporated milk, water and margarine OR butter to 120F-130F (the margarine need NOT melt).

Step 5

Add to dry ingredients; beat for 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer.

Step 6

Add in eggs, banana and 1 cup of flour; beat at high speed for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped pecans, and enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.

Step 8

Knead for 8-10 minutes.

Step 9

Set in a greased bowl; grease the top of dough lightly, cover bowl with plastic wrap; let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

Step 10

Punch down dough; divide in half; shape into loaves.

Step 11

Place the dough into prepared baking loaf pans; cover, let rise until doubled, (about 1 hour).

Step 12

In the meantime, mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon.

Step 13

When the loaves are doubled in size, remove the plastic wrap, brush lightly with melted butter and top with the sugar mixture.

Step 14

Bake for 25-35 minutes.

Step 15

Cool.