Banana-Pecan Whole Wheat Loaf
Ingredients
DOUGH
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (1 3/4 to 2 1/4 cups)
1/4 cup sugar
1 package Fleischmann’s Rapid Rise Yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
OR
1/2 cup raisins
TOPPING
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
OR
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Cooking Instructions
In large bowl, combine 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sugar, undissolved yeast and salt. Heat water and butter until very warm (120 to 130ºF); stir into dry ingredients. Stir in whole wheat flour, banana, egg, pecans and enough remaining all-purpose flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
Divide dough into 3 equal pieces; form each into smooth ball. Place balls in greased 8 1/2 by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 to 60 minutes.
In small bowl, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over top of dough.
Bake at 375ºF for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.
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