Kahlua Banana Bread aka Bahlua Bread

I hate bananas....HATE them. Again, its a textural thing- like biting into mush. But banana bread on the other hand... thats a different story. Banana bread offers a way of enjoying that pleasant banana flavor homogenized with a medley of textures like nuts, chocolate chips, and of course, the bread itself. Normally, when I want to find the best recipe for something I have in mind, I go to my recipe box or search the internet for a well rated recipe. So when I heard of this "Bahlua" bread, I took to my computer and for the life of me could not find a recipe that wasnt either european so I couldnt understand the conversions or on a well respected site. Then I came across the winner, courtesy Good Reads on blogspot. The second time I made this, I flat-out forgot the chocolate chips and I can tell you that I highly recommend not making that same mistake. I mean, you dont have to but I liked it best with it. I also added walnuts which worked really well with the flavors. I suggest getting creative- there's not much you can do to mess up this recipe.

BAHLUA BREAD

INGREDIENTS:

3 very ripe bananas, peeled, and mashed with a fork (about 1 cup)
1/3 c. Butter, melted
1 c. Sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 t. Vanilla extract
2 T. Kahlua (or another coffee liquor)
1 1/4 c. All-purpose flour
1 t. Baking soda
1/2 t. Salt
1/2 c. Walnuts
*1/2 c. Semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

And here's how its done...

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Peel and mash 3-4 ripened bananas in the mixing bowl.
3. Add 1/3 cup of melted butter and mix together.
4. Mix in 1 cup sugar, 1 beaten egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 tablespoons kahlua.
5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda- blend into wet mixture.
6. Stir in chocolate chips and/ or nuts, raisins, etc., if desired.
7. Pour the mixture in a greased loaf pan.
8. Bake for 55 minutes- mine took a little less than this so be weary- id set the clock at 50 min and check in on it.