banana nut bread

(2 RATINGS)
63 Pinches
PHOENIX, AZ
Updated on Apr 27, 2011

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

  • Step 1
    Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    In 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.
  • Step 3
    Add flour mixture and bananas alternatively to creamed mixture, beating till smooth after each addition. Fold in nuts.
  • Step 4
    Pour 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.
  • Step 5
    For easier slicing, wrap & store overnight. Makes 1 loaf. Keep in freezer & it'll keep for several weeks.

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