Banana Nut Bread

By beltranm

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 medium)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

Cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternating with banana, blending well after each addition. Stir in nuts.

Pour into well-greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on rack. Wrap and store overnight, for easier slicing.