9x5x3 Loaf Pan Food

BROWN SUGAR POUND CAKE -- 9X5X3-INCH LOAF SIZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F (325F glass or dark loaf pan).
• Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs one at a time.
• Add vanilla.
• In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
• Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture.
• If desired, add TOASTED chopped pecans.
• Pour batter into pan.
• (CHECK CAKE AT 55 MINUTES FOR DONE-NESS) ~ Bake approximately one hour or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
• Remove from pan and cool completely a wire rack. Serves 8.
• If desired, garnish with whipped cream and assorted berries.

ONE PAN BANANA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Generously grease the bottom only of a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
• Stir all ingredients in pan with a fork until moistened; beat vigorously 1 minute.
• Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool 5 minutes.
• Run knife around sides of loaf to loosen, remove from pan.
• Cool completely.
• (if loaf sticks to pan, press gently on side of loaf with a knife).

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1 pound lean ground beef (sirloin).
• 1 pound ground chuck.
• 1/2 cup milk.
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire' sauce.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard.
• 1/4 tsp pepper.
• 2 tsp minced garlic.
• 1 egg.
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs or panko.
• 1/2 cup ketchup.
• Preheat oven to 350* F. degrees.
• Combine ground beef, ground chuck, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, dry mustard, pepper, minced garlic, eggs, & bread crumbs/panko in a large mixing bowl.
• Work together with your hands until completely combined - but don't over-work the meat.
• Spray a 9x5x3 loaf pan with olive oil or cooking spray.
• Transfer the meat mixture to the pan & pat down so it's smooth on top.
• Add the ketchup to the top & spread evenly with a spatula.
• Bake uncovered for 60-75 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
• **TIP- you can use your stand mixer with the paddle attachment & pulse several times just until mixed- don't let it get pasty.

BROWN SUGAR POUND CAKE -- 9X5X3-INCH LOAF SIZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F (325F glass or dark loaf pan).
• Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs one at a time.
• Add vanilla.
• In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
• Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture.
• If desired, add TOASTED chopped pecans.
• Pour batter into pan.
• (CHECK CAKE AT 55 MINUTES FOR DONE-NESS) ~ Bake approximately one hour or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
• Remove from pan and cool completely a wire rack. Serves 8.
• If desired, garnish with whipped cream and assorted berries.