Braided Banana Date Nut Bread (ABM)

Submitted by Marie

"A wonderful yeast bread made easy in your bread machine."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 1 loaf

ingredients

• Bread

• 3 cups bread flour
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pitted dates
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter, cut up
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons water (80°)
• 1⁄2 cup mashed banana
• 1 egg

• Topping

• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice

directions

1. Place all bread ingredients in bread machine pan in order as suggested by your manufacturer.
2. Select dough cycle.
3. When cycle is complete, remove dough to floured surface.
4. If necessary, add extra flour and knead to make dough easier to handle.
5. Divide dough into 3 equal pieces and roll each piece into a 15" rope.
6. Braid the 3 ropes together, pinching ends to seal.
7. Place on greased baking sheet, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
8. Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle on bread.
9. Bake at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
10. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.