Banana Bread ( Soft )

:: This soft, fruity bread is brilliant for your child's lunchbox, but can also be enjoyed as a mid-day treat ::

  { Preparation & Cooking Time - 45 Min } 
            Difficulty : Average
            Meal Type: Baking
                  Serves: 8

          Ingredients 
 • 75g (3oz) butter or margarine
 • 100g (4oz) soft brown sugar
 • 2 egg, beaten
 • 2 large ripe bananas
 • 225g (8oz) self-raising flour
 • 1/2teaspoon ground allspice and a pinch of salt
 • Handful of dried fruit (dates are good) 
   or chopped walnuts (optional)

        Preparation Method
1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°/gas 5.Cream the butter and sugar together in a
   large bowl until fluffy then beat in the egg gradually.

2. Add dried fruit.Mash the bananas then stir into the mixture. Fold in the flour, 
   allspice and salt.

3. Spoon into a greased and lined loaf tin and bake in the centre of the oven for ,
   35-40 mins, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

4. When cooked, leave the loaf in the tin for a few mins before turning out to cool
   on a wire rack.

5. Serve sliced, spread with butter or margarine.
       
          ENJOY