RECIPES32Banana Macadamia Nut Bread1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup granulated sugar3 ripe bananas, peeled2 large eggs1/4 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted*1 Tablespoon unsalted butterAdjust oven rack to position 2. Preheat oven on Convection Bake to 325° . In an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together butterand sugar on medium speed. Add peeled bananas. Add eggs one at a time. Add milk and vanilla. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine flour,baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add to banana mixture slowly and mix completely. Stir in macadamia nuts. Pour batter into prepared loafpan. Place in oven and set timer for 50-55 minutes. Bake until golden brown or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.After Baking: Place loaf pan on a baking rack to cool. Cut into 1/2” slices and serve.Makes one loaf (about 10-12 slices).* To toast macadamia nuts, spread onto a cookie sheet. Place in preheated oven on Pure Convection 350° for about 10 minutes. Stir frequentlyand watch them carefully. Also, beware of steam when you open the oven door. Macadamia nuts are high in oil and can create a lot of steamwhen baked.