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

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.


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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.

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sf > wrote:

> Probably too many nuts.

Kinda reminds me of RFC. We're all just a big fruitcake.

-sw

On Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:15:42 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>We're all just a big fruitcake.

LOL


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I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

"Irina Paley" > wrote in message
...
>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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http://eating-sandiego.blogspot.com

Sqwertz wrote:
> sf > wrote:
>
>> Probably too many nuts.
>
> Kinda reminds me of RFC. We're all just a big fruitcake.

Hey, speak for yourself buddy

On Dec 1, 2:27*am, "Nexis" > wrote:
> 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
> --http://eating-sandiego.blogspot.com

You were right, Kimberly. I made another loaf today. This time, I
intentionally used 1/2 cup of oil, but left out the nuts, and the
bread came out just fine. Oh well.