Banana Macadamia Nut (Or Walnut) Bread

Heat oven to 350°.

In large mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking soda, salt, orange peel and vanilla.

Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 2 to 3 minutes. Add bananas and orange juice.

Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 1 minute.

By hand, stir in coconut and nuts.

(Batter will be thick.)

Spread into 1 greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan or 3 greased 5 1/2 x 3-inch mini loaf pans.

Bake 9 x 5-inch loaf for 60 to 65 minutes or mini loaves for 35 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan.