Mom's Best Banana Bread

This is an old family recipe for the tastiest banana bread I've ever had. My mom got it from hers and so on. It's always been one of my favorites!

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

Ingredients

• 4 -5  bananas, mashed
• 1  cup shortening
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 2  cups flour
• 1  tablespoon baking soda

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix together bananas and shortening in a large bowl.
3. Add sugar, eggs, and baking soda. Mix well.
4. Add flour and mix to a smooth consistency.
5. Bake for about an hour until top of loaf is just barely browned.