Special Banana Nut Bread

This is one of my most requested recipes. The brown sugar on top (which was my own idea) makes it special.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 3 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup sugar
• 3  tablespoons canola oil
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1  egg
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts
• 1  cup  mashed ripe banana
•  brown sugar

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except for brown sugar and beat on medium speed for 30 seconds.
2. Pour batter into greased loaf pan and generously sprinkle top with brown sugar.
3. Bake at 350 F for 55-65 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
4. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.
5. Slice when cool.