2 c. warm water
2 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. active dry yeast
2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. oil
5 lg. ripe mashed bananas
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped walnuts
6 c. whole wheat flour

Mix water, honey and yeast together. When this is bubbling add salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour to make sponge. Let rise until double in size. Then add bananas, dates, walnuts, and 3 cups flour. Stir 10 minutes, then let rise until double in size. Form into loaves and put in bread pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. 365 calories per serving.