Pecan Banana Bread

By KLC_Ironstone

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour OR 2 cups sifted pastry flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup sliced candied cherries (optional)
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup sugar + 1 tbsp.
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 2 eggs, beaten until light
• 1 cup well-mashed banana

Preparation

Step 1

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix in nuts and cherries, if used.

Cream shortening and gradually blend in sugar. Add eggs and beat until light.

Combine banana and vanilla. Add dry ingredients to sugar mixture alternately with banana, combining after each addition.

Turn into greased 9 x 5 loaf pan. Let stand for 20 minutes, then bake at 350 deg. about 50 minutes.

(Mom)