The flavor of bourbon permeates the baked nut bread during chilling.

Preheat oven to 350°F. (180°C.). Grease a 9 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 inch (23x13x8 cm) loaf pan. Assemble blender. Put nuts into blender container. Cover and process 2 cycles at whip to chop nuts; set aside.

Assemble mixer.

In large mixer bowl, put all remaining ingredients except 1/4 cup (50 ml) nuts, brown sugar and bourbon. Mix at low until flour is moistened then at medium until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.

Mix remaining nuts and brown sugar; sprinkle over top of loaf. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Remove from pan; cool completely. Saturate a 15x9 inch (38x23 cm) double thick piece of cheesecloth with bourbon and wrap around loaf.

Bake in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Note: Bananas must be very ripe for this recipe, or bread will be dry (more milk may need to be added).