Banana Nut Bread
Why I Love This Recipe
Great way to use up over ripe bananas.
Ingredients You'll Need
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
2 eggs
2 Tbls. milk
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 med. bananas)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 - 2 Tbls. butter OR margarine
Directions
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
-Beat together sugar and shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes, scraping sides of bowl often.
-Add eggs and milk, one egg/Tablespoon at a time, while beating. Beat at medium speed for 1 minute.
-Alternate adding flour mixture and banana while beating at low speed until all is combined.
-Fold in nuts by hand.
-Pour into greased loaf pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 60 - 65 minutes.
-Rub butter over the top of the hot loaf.
Notes: If making in (4) mini loaf pans, reduce baking time to 30-35 minutes.
