Banana Tea Bread

9 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 c. shortening (Crisco)
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 c. mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3)
  • 1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Work shortening with a spoon until fluffy and creamy.
  2. 2
    Add sugar gradually, while continuing to work with a spoon until light.
  3. 3
    Add eggs and beat well.
  4. 4
    Add flour mixture alternately with the bananas, a small amount at a time, beating smooth with a spoon after each addition.
  5. 5
    Turn into a greased loaf pan, 9 x 5 x 3-inch.
  6. 6
    Bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

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