Banana Nut Bread

By dbrandt

Ingredients

• 3 c. sugar
• 1 c. shortening
• 4 eggs
• 1 Tblsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
• 2 tsp. soda
• 4 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 c. (approx 3) bananas, mashed
• 1 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Details

Servings 15

Preparation

Step 1

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat until creamy. Add vanilla and salt. Add flour and milk alternately. Mix well. Add bananas and pecans. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 325 for 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick clean.

Freezes well.