Banana Quick Bread

Name: Banana Quick Bread
Ingredients: 1 3/4 c. sifted flour; 2 3/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. chopped nuts; 1/3 c. shortening; 2/3 c. sugar; 2 slightly beaten eggs; 1 c. mashed bananas (3 to 4 fully ripe); 1/4 c. raisins; 1 c. candied fruit and peels (optional)

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
2 slightly beaten eggs
1 c. mashed bananas (3 to 4 fully ripe)
1/4 c. raisins
1 c. candied fruit and peels (optional)

Directions

1

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
2

Add nuts and blend; set aside.
3

Beat shortening until creamy , 300 strokes or 2 minutes at medium speed with hand mixer.
4

Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy
5

after each addition.
6

Add egg and beat until thick.
7

Add flour mixture and bananas alternately, blending thoroughly after each addition.
8

Fold in fruits and raisins. Grease bottom only (not sides) of 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 3-inch loaf pan. Bake in a moderate oven (350°) for 60 to 70 minutes.