*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Banana Nut Bread

Recipe By     : Zel Ford
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 3/4  c             All purpose flour -- sifted
   2      ts            Baking powder
     1/4  ts            Baking soda
     1/2  ts            Salt
     1/3  c             Shortening -- softened
   1      c             Ripe bananas -- mashed
     2/3  c             Granulated sugar
   2                    Eggs -- unbeaten
     1/2  c             Nuts -- coarsely chopped

Heat oven 358°F. Grease 9x5x3" loaf pan. Sift flour, baking powder,
baking soda with electric mixer at medium speed thoroughly mix
shortening with sugar.

Then, with eggs, until very light and fluffy about 4 minutes.
Altogether, then at low speed or blend, beat in flour mixture to
which chopped nuts have been added alternating with bananas until
mixture is just smooth then turn into pan. Bake 1 hour or until done.
Cool in pan 10 minutes. Cool overnight before slicing.

Posted by: shavkin (Newsletter Editor)
Posted by: <SuzyWert@aol.com>

Formatted by: Barb on Jul 2, 1998


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