This past weekend, Texas finally cooled off enough to bake Fall goodies for my boys. They adore my banana nut muffins and anything pumpkin, so I decided to try my hand at making mini-loaves of sweet and scrumptious bread. These recipes are also great for children to help in the kitchen and learn alongside Mom or Dad.
By the time I took a photo to share with you all, I only had a couple of slices left! I'm pleased my children enjoyed these easy and simple recipes and I hope your family does, as well.
Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread
Ingredients:
3/4 C. butter, softened
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 C. sugar
2 large eggs
3 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 C. mashed bananas
1 C. chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Preparation:
Using a Kitchen Aide mixer, beat butter and cream cheese at a medium speed until creamy. Gradually add sugar, continue beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until mixed.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing at a low speed until blended. Mix in bananas, walnuts and vanilla.
Lightly coat your mini loaf pans with olive oil spray. Gently pour mixture into pans until about 2/3 of the way full. This recipe makes approximately 3 mini loaves.
Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean.
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Pumpkin Spice Bread
Ingredients:
1 box of Spice Cake mix
1 can of pumpkin or 12 oz. homemade pumpkin puree
1/2 C. water
3 eggs
Preparation:
Using a Kitchen Aide mixer, combine the spice cake mix, pumpkin, water and 3 eggs. Mix until well blended.
Lightly coat your mini loaf pans with olive oil spray. Gently pour mixture into pans until about 2/3 of the way full. This recipe makes approximately 2 mini loaves.
Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean.
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In addition to making these sweet and savory breads for your family, consider making them this year as gifts for friends, family or neighbors. These may also be a great addition at pot lucks or bake sales.
What are your favorite homemade bread recipes for this time of year?
