Banana Nut Bread with Orange Butter: Makes 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans

Orange Butter:

  • 4 ounce cream cheese
  • 4 ounce butter
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
  • zest of one orange

Method

Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl. Mix with wooden spoon and pour into a well-greased 9x5x2 inch loaf pan. Bake at 375 degrees for one hour.

Orange Butter Topping:
Soften the cream cheese with a fork. Blend in the margarine. Add the orange juice and zest till well blended. Chill. Serve with warm banana nut bread.