Banana Nut Bread

Name: Banana Nut Bread
Ingredients: 2 1/3 c. all-purpose flour; 1 2/3 c. sugar; 1 1/4 c. mashed bananas (3 medium; best if fully ripe); 2/3 c. shortening; 2/3 c. buttermilk; 3 eggs; 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 2/3 c. finely chopped nuts

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. mashed bananas (3 medium; best if fully ripe)
2/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. buttermilk
3 eggs
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. finely chopped nuts

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350°.
2

Grease and flour an oblong pan (13 x 9 x 2-inch) or two 9-inch or three 8-inch round layer pans.
3

Beat all ingredients in a large mixer bowl constantly for 30 seconds.
4

Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally for 3 minutes.
5

Pour into pan(s).
6

Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes for oblong pan and 35 to 40 minutes for layers.
7

Cool.
8

Frost with Vanilla Butter Frosting, if desired.