Banana Dried Cherry & Chocolate Chip Bread

Here is my Banana, Dried Cherry & Chocolate Chip bread. I first came up with this recipe about 15-20 years ago. Hope you enjoy it! The picture of a muffin version I made about a month ago, because I could not find my bread tin.

• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional flour for dusting pan

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 large or 3 medium bananas)

• 3 tablespoons sour cream

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• Dash of cinnamon

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus additional butter for greasing pan

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 large egg, at room temperature

• 1 cup of dried cherries

• 1 cup of chocolate chips

1. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350°F.

2. Butter the bottom and sides of 1 (9- by 5- by 3-inch) loaf pan and dust with flour.

3. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. In a medium bowl, combine the banana, sour cream, and vanilla and stir to combine.

5. Cream the butter and sugar.

6. Add the egg and mix well.

7. Add the banana mixture and combine.

8. Add the flour mixture in 2 batches, and stir until just incorporated.

9. Add the dried cherries and chocolate chips and use a rubber spatula to fold them into the batter.

10. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

11. Bake until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf emerges clean and when you press gently in the center of the loaf, it springs back without leaving an impression, 45 to 50 minutes.

12. Transfer to a wire rack to let cool for 10 to 15 minutes then gently tap the pan on the counter

top to help release the loaf. 

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