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Banana Bread Recipe

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A moist & delicious bread, bursting with the flavor of bananas. Doubles easily.

Banana Bread Recipe (+)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease a 9"x5" loaf pan.
In a large bowl combine sugar, shortening (or oil), and eggs. Beat in bananas. Add remaining dry ingredients and combine. Fold in nuts. Batter will be thick.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 60 minutes or until done. Insert a toothpick in center to check for doneness. If toothpick is clean when removed, the bread is done.
Remove from pan and cool.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

-		3 bananas, ripe, mashed
-		1 cup sugar
-		2 eggs, large
-		1/2 cup shortening or vegetable oil
-		2 cups all purpose flour
-		1/2 teaspoon baking powder
-		1 teaspoon baking soda
-		1/2 teaspoon salt
-		1 teaspoon vanilla
-		1/2 cup nuts (optional)

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