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                                                         A Hisar-A system being fired Turkey is reportedly preparing to deploy Hisar surface‑to‑air missile systems to Cyprus, marking a significant escalation in regional military posturing amid ongoing Middle East tensions.   Turkey is moving to bolster its military presence in Cyprus by deploying Hisar surface‑to‑air missile systems, according to reports from Turkish media. The move comes as regional tensions continue to rise due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.  The planned deployment follows the recent stationing of six Turkish F‑16 fighter jets at Ercan (Tymbou) airport in Northern Cyprus earlier in the week. These aircraft, along with the incoming missile systems, are part of Ankara’s broader strategy to enhance security for the Turkish Republic o...
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Banana Bread with Coconut and Pecans

 

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup very ripe bananas, mashed (about 3 bananas)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • ½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix the melted butter and sugar until just combined. Beat in the eggs, bananas, and vanilla.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the bowl and mix on low speed until just combined. Do not over-mix.
  5. Gently stir in the coconut and pecans.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, until a tester inserted into the center comes out relatively clean.
  7. Let the loaf cool in the pan for about ten minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your banana bread warm out of the oven or toasted for breakfast the next day!






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