Banana Nut Bread (Gift Mix in a Jar)

Gift jar directions at bottom of the recipe - add onto a recipe card and attach to the gift! Or skip the gift making and indulge yourself with this treat!! NOTE: This recipe is to be prepared one QUART size wide mouth canning jar and will yield one 9-inch loaf.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• JAR Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup walnuts, chopped

• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (to be added by the recipient)

• 2  ripe bananas, mashed
• 1⁄2 cup solid shortening
• 1⁄3 cup buttermilk
• 2  eggs

Directions

1. Creating the Gift in a Jar:
2. Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
3. Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, and then walnuts - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
4. Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
5. BANANA NUT BREAD GIFT TAG:
6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3 ripe bananas, 1/2 cup solid shortening (Crisco), 1/3 cup buttermilk and 2 eggs.
7. BANANA NUT BREAD INSTRUCTIONS:
8. Preheat oven to 350.
9. In a large bowl, blend the bananas, shortening, buttermilk and eggs.
10. Add the contents of the jar and stir just until combined; do not overstir.
11. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch loaf pan.
12. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
13. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove the bread and cool completely on a wire rack.
14. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.