Anna Banana Bread (that’s what the kids call it)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups of flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp each of allspice, cloves and nutmeg
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla

Equipment

• Two large bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula
• Large spoon for mixing
• Mixer (optional)
• Loaf pan or 9" x 11" baking pan

Here is how:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices in a large bowl.  Mix together and set aside.  
3. Mix oil, juice, mashed bananas, eggs and vanilla in another bowl and mix well. 
4. Make a well in the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix in the wet ingredients.  Stir until just combined. 
5. Pour mix into a greased loaf dish or 9"x 11" baking pan. 
6. Bake for 45-60 minutes.  Loaf should be golden brown.  Test with a toothpick for doneness.