banana nut bread

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
ANGELA ROSALES
PHOENIX, AZ

This was my maternal grandmother's recipe. I would give these as Christmas gifts and everyone I gave this to loved it!

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For banana nut bread

  • 1 1/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2/3 c
    sugar
  • 1/3 c
    shortening
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 c
    mashed overripe bananas
  • 1/4
    chopped nuts (your choice)
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt

How To Make banana nut bread

  • 1
    Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a mixer bowl, beat sugar & shortening with electric mixer till mixture is light, scraping sides of bowl often. Add eggs and milk one at a time beating till smooth after each addition.
  • 3
    Add flour mixture and bananas alternatively to creamed mixture, beating till smooth after each addition. Fold in nuts.
  • 4
    Pour batter into lightly greased 8x4x2 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-65 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool.
  • 5
    For easier slicing, wrap & store overnight. Makes 1 loaf. Keep in freezer & it'll keep for several weeks.

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