Sourdough Banana Bread

I enjoy finding interesting different things to make from Alaskan sourdough starter (see Mendenhall Sourdough Gingerbread for instance), so I was so happy when I was able to adopt this recipe! :)

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  large egg
• 1  cup  mashed banana
• 1  cup  sourdough starter
• 2  cups unbleached flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped walnuts
• 1  teaspoon vanilla or 1  teaspoon  grated  orange rind

Directions

1. Cream together the shortening and sugar, add egg and mix until blended.
2. Stir in bananas and sourdough starter.
3. Add orange peel or vanilla.
4. Stir flour and measure again with salt, baking powder and soda.
5. Add flour mixture and walnuts to the first mixture, stirring until just blended.
6. Pour into greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
7. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool to cold before slicing.