Banana Date Bread

• 2 1/2 c. sifted flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. ground mace
• 3/4 c. light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 c. buttermilk
• 3/4 c. butter, melted
• 1 c. pitted dates, chopped
• 1 c. ripe mashed bananas (approximately 3)

1. Sift together first 6 ingredients.
2. Add sugar and nuts.
3. In separate bowl, mix remainder of ingredients.
4. Add to dry ingredients, stir until moistened.
5. Turn into greased 9 x 6-inch loaf pan.
6. Bake in a moderate oven at 375u0b0
7. for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
8. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
9. Remove to cake rack to finish cooling.
10. Store overnight before slicing.

flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, ground mace, light brown sugar, walnuts, eggs, buttermilk, butter, dates, bananas

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=727633 (may not work)