Rye Banana Bread

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan.

Step 2

, In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, vanilla, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until smooth.

Step 3

, Add the mashed banana, honey, and eggs; mix until combined.

Step 4

, Add the flour, stirring just until smooth.

Step 5

, Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.

Step 6

, Bake the bread for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a long toothpick or skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, or with a few wet crumbs clinging to it.

Step 7

, Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Turn the bread out of the pan, and cool completely on a rack.

Step 8

, Store leftover bread, tightly wrapped, at room temperature for several days. Freeze for longer storage.