norma's lemony banana-walnut bread

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Norma DeRemer
York, PA

I made this last year for Christmas gifts and everyone that got a loaf wanted the recipe. I think I'll make it again this year also along with my other treats.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)

Ingredients For norma's lemony banana-walnut bread

  • 2/3 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    mashed ripe bananas ( about 3 medium )
  • 7 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice ( about 3 lemons ), divided
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    chopped walnuts
  • 1 Tbsp
    grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 c
    powdered sugar

How To Make norma's lemony banana-walnut bread

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325. Grease 2 ( 8 1/2 X 4 1/2-inch) loaf pans.
  • 2
    Beat shortening and sugar in large bowl mixing bowl and mix at medium speed until well blended.
  • 3
    Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • 4
    Blend in bananas and 6 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  • 5
    Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
  • 6
    Add to banana mixture; mix until blended.
  • 7
    Stir in walnuts and lemon peel.
  • 8
    Pour evenly into prepared pans.
  • 9
    Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean.
  • 10
    Remove pans onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • 11
    Combine powdered sugar and remaining one tablespoon of lemon juice in small bowl and stir until smooth.
  • 12
    Drizzle over cooled loaves and let set.

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