Easy Banana Bread
Description
You get two loaves of dense and nutty bread. This recipe also calls for vanilla for heightened flavor.
Ingredients
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5 very ripe bananas
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4 eggs
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1 cup shortening
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2 1/2 cups white sugar
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease 2 - 9x5 inch loaf pans. In a medium bowl, mash bananas and stir in the eggs until well blended. Set aside.
2
In large bowl, beat shortening and gradually add sugar. Stir in vanilla and banana mixture. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; blend into batter. Add walnuts if desired. Divide between the prepared pans.
3
Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.