Banana Bread

Submitted by Nova Scotia Cook

"About 25 years ago, when money was tight, as part of my birthday gift, my sister compiled a scribbler filled with all her favorite recipes. This recipe for banana bread was one of them. I know there are numerous recipes for banana bread on this site, but have been asked to post this one after I posted photos of this sweet bread in the Cooking Photos Forum."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 12-14

ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup milk (I use 1%)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 bananas (mashed)
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Cream shortening and sugar.
2. Add eggs and mix well.
3. Add milk & vanilla.
4. Next add bananas.
5. Add dry ingredients and beat until well combined.
6. Pour into greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes at 350 degrees.

Reviews

[Marg (CaymanDesigns)]

Extremely moist and flavorful. My kids loved it! I had problems with the edges becoming a little burnt before the center was cooked through, but they ate the burnt edges and all. :) I used a 8-inch loaf pan, so next time I'll try a 9-inch to see if that helps it bake more evenly. One of the best basic banana breads we've tried, and we've tried a lot! Thanks for sharing!