Banana maple sesame bread

2 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 tablespoon (1 pk.) active dry yeast
1 cup Warm water
2 Very ripe bananas, mashed
⅓ cup Maple syrup
1 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
2½ cup Whole wheat flour
3 cups All-purpose flour or bread flour
3 tablespoons Sesame seeds

Directions

In large bowl dissolve the yeast in ¼ c. of the warm water. After a minute, add the remaining water, the mashed bananas, maple syrup, salt, oil, whole wheat flour and stir in enough of the white flour to make a stiff dough. Turn out onto a floured work surface and let rest while you wash the bowl. Now knead the dough, adding more flour as necessary to keep it from sticking, until it is smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Grease the clean bowl lightly and place the dough in it, turning it to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise till doubled in volume, about 1¼ hours.

Meanwhile roast the sesame seeds by heating them in a small skillet, shaking the pan frequently, until they begin to turn color and smell toasted. When the dough has risen, turn it out onto the floured work surface, punch it down all over and flatten, sprinkle the cooled sesame seeds on top, then knead long enough to dsitribute the seeds throughout. Divide the dough in half, form into 2 loaves, and place in greased 8" loaf pans. Cover lightly with a towel and let rise until almost doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Turn bread out onto wire racks and let cool.

Submitted By MARY RIEMERMAN On 01-22-95 (1444)

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