banana nut bread
(2 RATINGS)
This was my maternal grandmother's recipe. I would give these as Christmas gifts and everyone I gave this to loved it!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 2 - eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup mashed overripe bananas
- 1/4 - chopped nuts (your choice)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
How To Make banana nut bread
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Step 1Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Set aside.
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Step 2In a mixer bowl, beat sugar & shortening with electric mixer till mixture is light, scraping sides of bowl often. Add eggs and milk one at a time beating till smooth after each addition.
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Step 3Add flour mixture and bananas alternatively to creamed mixture, beating till smooth after each addition. Fold in nuts.
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Step 4Pour batter into lightly greased 8x4x2 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-65 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool.
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Step 5For easier slicing, wrap & store overnight. Makes 1 loaf. Keep in freezer & it'll keep for several weeks.
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