Yuletide Banana Bread Recipe

Yuletide Banana Bread Recipe 1 cup whole macadamia nuts, divided 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium) 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup flaked coconut In a food processor or blender, process 1/2 cup macadamia nuts until ground; set aside. Chop remaining nuts; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and ground nuts; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in bananas, raisins, coconut and chopped nuts Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.Yield: 1 loaf.