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Banana Nut Bread - Recipe

This moist fruit bread makes a nice addition to a brunch or a luncheon. Doubles easily.
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Banana Nut Bread Recipe
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine the first 3 ingredients in a large bowl and beat until smooth. Sour the milk by putting 1 tablespoon of vinegar in the milk and letting it stand a few minutes until it curdles.  Then stir in the milk and mashed bananas.
  • Combine dry ingredients and stir into banana mixture.
  • Pour into a  9x5 greased and floured bread pan. Let the mixture stand in pan for 20 minutes before baking.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into center of bread comes out clean.
  • Remove from pan and cool completely.
 
 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
-2/3 cup sugar
-1/3 cup shortening
-2 eggs
-3 tablespoons soured milk
-1 tablespoon vinegar
-1 cup mashed ripened banana (2 to 3)
-2 cups flour, sifted
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon soda
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
-1/2 cup nuts, chopped