Banana Bread

Makes 2 9-inch x 4-inch loafs

Ingredients

• 3 cups spelt, kamut or whole wheat flour
• 2 cups buttermilk, kefir or yoghurt
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup chopped crispy pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Soak flour in buttermilk, kefir or yoghurt in a warm place for 12-24 hours – bread will rise better if soaked for 24 hours
2. Blend in remaining ingredients
3. Pour into a well-buttered and floured loaf pan
4. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean

Highly recommend serving warm with raw milk

Recipe from Nourishing Traditions Cookbook