Banana Yeast Bread

TO MAKE THE GLAZE

Step 1: Using a food processor with the steel knife mix the egg with the salt for 2 seconds; remove and set aside. DO NOT CLEAN WORK BOWL.

TO MAKE THE BREAD

Step 2: Oil a large mixing bowl and set aside. In a small bowl combine the yeast, sugar and warm milk and let stand for 10 minutes or until foamy.

Step 3: Using a food processor and the steel knife combine 1 3/4 cups bread flour, 1 cup all purpose flour, banana, butter, egg and salt in the work bowl and mix for 10 seconds; stopping machine once to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Step 4: With machine running pour the yeast mixture through the feed tube and blend until dough forms a ball (less than 1 minute). If dough is too wet, mix in remaining bread flour 1 teaspoon at a time until dough is no longer sticky. Transfer to oiled bowl. Cover with damp towel and/or plastic wrap and let stand in a warm draft-free area until doubled (1 hour or so).

Step 5: Butter one 9 x 5 inch loaf pan and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons wheat germ. Transfer dough to lightly floured surface and roll inot rectangle. Roll up lengthwise, pinching ends and seam tightly. Arrange loaf seam side down in prepared pan. Cover with damp towel and let stand in warm draft-free area until almost doubled (45 minutes).

Step 6: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 7: Brush top of loaf with glaze. Sprinkle with wheat germ.

Step 8: Bake for 30-40 minutes or until loaf is done and is golden brown.

Step 9: Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.