Banana-Coconut Bread with Macadamia Nuts

Name: Banana-Coconut Bread with Macadamia Nuts
Yield: Serves 10 (Makes one 9-inch loaf)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup, flaked, sweetened coconut; 1 cup, chopped macadamia nuts; 2 cups, unbleached all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup, granulated sugar; 3/4 teaspoon, baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon, table salt; 3 , very ripe bananas, soft, darkly speckled, mashed well (about 1 1/2 cups); 1/4 cup, plain yogurt; 2 , large eggs, beaten lightly; 6 tablespoons, unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 1 teaspoon, vanilla extract

Desserts or Baked Goods
Fruit
Breakfast & Brunch
Quick Breads

Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 1998, America's Test Kitchen TV

Properly ripened bananas, a bit of yogurt, and the right mixing method create a flavorful bread with a smooth, hearty crumb.

SERVES 10 (Makes one 9-inch loaf)

TIME 1¾ hours

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