In article >, ">< Shivers
><" > wrote:

> Greetings all,

> When she bakes banana bread it always splits down the middle while
> cooking. Not entirely in half but a big split down the middle.
>
> This weekend she made 6 banana breads, and they ALL split.
>
> We aren't sure why this happens. Any info/help would be appreciated.

I don't know why, either, but it's typical of a quick bread. Very
common.
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Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> Shivers wrote:

>> When she bakes banana bread it always splits down the middle
>> while cooking. Not entirely in half but a big split down the
>> middle.

> I don't know why, either, but it's typical of a quick bread.
> Very common.

And not a big deal as long as the bread is good! It's called
"character" <g>.

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