Banana- Raisin- Nut Bread

1 c. butter room temperature
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
4 eggs
4 c. flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
4 over ripe bananas
1/2 c. low fat ricotta cheese
3/4 c. raisins, I use golden
1 c. chopped pecans I use halves and just break them with my hands we like big pieces

preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease 2 loaf pans, each loaf should yield 12 slices= 24 servings
Cream butter and sugars, add eggs 1 at a time. Sift together the dry ingredients and add 1 cup at a time, waiting till each cup is incorporated. you can add the bananas at this time, I do not mash them I just put them in chunks in the mixer, they will blend just swell. I then add the ricotta mixing till all is well blended. Add the raisins and pecans. Place in the 2 greased loaf pans and bake for 1 1/2 hours until the center is done when checked with a tooth pick or knife, Cool and enjoy in moderation. They kids love it!

Number of Servings: 24

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ESCHIWAL.