Banana Nut Bread
Banana breads are among the easiest baked goods to prepare and a great way to use up those overripe bananas that are sitting on the countertop. Kids coming home from school that are looking for a snack will love to walk into the house to the aroma of banana bread baking.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup additional walnut halves for the top of the bread
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease or spray a 9x4x4 loaf pan.
- Mix shortening, eggs, flour, sugar, salt, and soda.
- Add bananas and pecans.
- Pour into loaf pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.
