"Irina Paley" > wrote in message
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>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?
>
> Much thanks,
> Irina

I would figure on the nuts more than the oil. Try wrapping tightly in
plastic wrap and refrigerating overnight and see if it doesn't hold together
a little better. With even a 9" loaf pan, I wouldn't use more than a cup of
nuts for a quickbread. Good luck, and if it doesn't hold together better
tomorrow, you can always crumble it and toast the crumbs for a banana and
caramel pudding topping!!

kimberly
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