Homemade Banana Bread Warms Heart And Home

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Heart And Home (NAPS)—Nothing adds a more inviting feeling to your home than the aroma of banana bread baking in your oven. This much-loved aroma is known for conjuring up nostalgic images of family, happiness andlove. In fact, the only thing more tantalizing than the aromais the irresistible taste of a warmslice of bananabread. For a new twist on this classic recipe, add Post Selects Banana Nut Crunch cereal to the banana bread batter. In addition to en- hancing the banana flavor, the cereal adds both texture and cre- ative touch to the deliciousloaf. Whether prepared for brunch, snacks, or dessert, Double Banana Bread is a great way to show family and friends that you care. Double Banana Bread Prep: 10 minutes Bake: 65 minutes plus cooling 1% cups flour % cup sugar 2 tsp. baking powder % tsp. baking soda % tsp. salt 2 eggs 1% cups mashedripe bananas (2 to 3 bananas) \% cup oil Y% cup water 1% cups Post Selects Banana Nut Crunch Cereal 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) HEATovento 350F. MIX flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda andsalt in large bowl. Beat eggs in small bow]; stir in bananas, oil and water. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. (Batter will be lumpy.) Stir in cereal and walnuts. Pour into greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. BAKE 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Makes18 (‘4-inch)slices. Note: For easier slicing, wrap bread and store overnight.