Liberian Rice Bread

Description
This rice bread is the typical recipe used by the Liberian housewife. It is not too sweet, can be used as a coffee cake or as a bread, and stays moist for a full week.

Ingredients
In a 4 quart bowl:

Combine:
 * 2 cups CREAM OF RICE (cereal)
 * 3 cups MASHED BANANAS
 * 1/2 cup VEGETABLE OIL
 * 4 Tbs. SUGAR
 * 1/2 tsp. NUTMEG
 * 1 tsp. SALT
 * 1 cup WATER
 * 1 tsp. BAKING SODA.
 * Stir until thoroughly blended.

Directions

 * 1) Bake in a well-greased 8 x 12-inch rectangular or 9-inch round cake pan at 400' for 30 minutes.
 * 2) Test with a toothpick (when it comes out dry, bread is done)