Banana Bread

bread · from the kitchen of Aunt Gingie

Banana Bread — front of the card
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Banana Bread — back of the card
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15 min active · 1 hr 5 min total · 2 small loaves or 1 large loaf (times estimated)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 bananas, crushed
  • 2 cups flour
  • ¼ cup walnuts
  • Pinch of salt

Steps

  1. Cream the sugar and shortening together.
  2. Break in the eggs and beat well.
  3. Add the crushed bananas and mix.
  4. Stir the baking soda and a pinch of salt into the flour.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Fold in the walnut meats.
  7. Pour batter into 2 small loaf pans or 1 large loaf pan.
  8. Bake 40–50 minutes. (Oven temperature not specified on card.)