Banana Bread

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. mashed bananas
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening, gradually add sugar.
  3. 3
    Blend in eggs one at a time. Add bananas.
  4. 4
    Blend in dry ingredients.
  5. 5
    Fold in nuts.
  6. 6
    Pour into greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch pan.
  7. 7
    Push batter into corners leaving center slightly hollow.
  8. 8
    For well rounded loaf, let set 20 minutes before baking.
  9. 9
    Bake at 350° for 60 to 70 minutes.
  10. 10
    Cool thoroughly before slicing.

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