Hi Monica, good thinking. We've found that it can be helpful to let whole wheat batters rest before baking in order to fully hydrate and ensure a pleasant texture. However, in our testing of this banana bread, we found it simply wasn't necessary since this loaf is already so incredibly moist with the oil and bananas in the batter. You're welcome to include a brief rest if you like — it won't negatively impact the rise — but it's probably not necessary. Kye@KAF

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