Ingredients
1/3 cup butter, softened2/3 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)1/4 cup buttermilk1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup 100% bran cereal (not flakes)3/4 cup chopped dried apricots (about 6 ounces)1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine bananas and buttermilk. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana, beating well after each addition. Stir in bran, apricots and nuts.
Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
