On Sun 30 Nov 2008 07:14:12p, sf told us...

> On Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:32:38 -0800 (PST), Irina Paley
> > wrote:
>
>>I have a banana bread recipe that's served me pretty well. Today, I
>>made it with two modifications. 1) I added 1/2 cup of oil instead of
>>the 1/4 that the recipe calls for (this was by accident), and 2) I
>>added about 2 cups of chopped walnuts to the recipe. The loaf seemed
>>to come out Ok, but when I cut into it, completely fell apart. Even a
>>thick slice doesn't hold together. Is this because of the extra oil,
>>or the walnuts? Also, will refrigerating the loaf overnight remedy
>>the problem?
>>
> Probably too many nuts. My DIL made a pumpkin roll with nuts on the
> outside (baked on the bottom) and it cracked, but it didn't fall
> apart.

Another thing to consider with all quickbreads is that the best texture and
uniform moisture level is achieved by cooling thoroughly, then wrapping
securely in plastic wrap. They should be stored overnight either in the
refrigerator or at room temperature. This will improve flavor, texture,
and slicing.

--
Wayne Boatwright
(correct the spelling of "geemail" to reply)
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