nutty banana cranberry bread

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Apr 17, 2014

This recipe is one that my mom requested I make for Easter...the recipe makes 2 loaves of fruity deliciousness...enjoy!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 2 loaves

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3 - eggs, beaten
  • 3 - ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce, - i use whole berry sauce
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups ap flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cups chopped, walnuts

How To Make nutty banana cranberry bread

  • Step 1
    In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and shortening together until fluffy. Beat in eggs.
  • Step 2
    Stir in bananas, cranberry sauce, milk and vanilla. In another bowl mix together flour, soda, baking powder, nutmeg and cinnamon.
  • Step 3
    Gradually blend flour mixture into the banana mixture, fold in walnuts.
  • Step 4
    Divide batter evenly between two greased 9 x 5 loaf pans.
  • Step 5
    Bake at 350 degree for 50 - 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes; turn out onto a wire rack and cook completely.

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Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #sweet
Keyword: #banana
Keyword: #delicious
Keyword: #walnuts
Keyword: #Cranberry
Keyword: #bread
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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