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

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350Âº 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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Submitted by: DianeL
Date: 2009/03/30

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"I tried this recipe, using 6 very ripe bananas, a tablespoon of cinnamon and a tsp of Chinese 5 spice powder. It made 2 nice loaves that were very moist and favorful. This is a great recipe."

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Submitted by: mio
Date: 2009/03/12

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"This tasted great and my friends loved! Almost same as the one my host mother used to make. I'm so happy to find this recipe."

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