Here is my frugal neighbor gifts this year. I went with banana nut bread because it is so simple. I went to Michael's and bought these cute little mini loaf pans for $1. Then baked the banana nut bread using this recipe:
Ingredients
- 2 C. Sugar
- 3\4 C. Butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 1\2 tsp vanilla
- 2 C. mashed ripe bananas
- 1\2 C. sour cream
- 3 1\2 C. Flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 1\2 C. chopped pecans
Method
Preheat Oven to 325' F. Lightly butter & flour 2 8" x 4" loaf pans (or 6 mini loaf pans) - - baking time for mini's 50 min. In a large bowl, cream sugar, butter & vanilla until fluffy. Stir in eggs one at a time, beating with each addition. Stir in bananas and sour cream. In a second bowl, combine flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon and walnuts; stir into banana mixture just until combined. Pour into pans. Bake about 55-60 min for large loaf pans or 50 min for 6 mini loaves. Ovens vary - check bread with toothpick, when it comes out clean remove from oven - cool on wire rack.
I wrapped the loaves in cellophane, wrapped them in Christmas scapbooking paper, and then tied a ribbon around them.
Note: They also had these in white and red which would be perfect for Valentine's day or any other time for a quick gift. I would stock up on these now. I found these with Christmas baking accessories.
