How to Make Amish Friendship Banana Nut Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Often, the best recipes are those that have been passed down through generations, offering a taste of tradition and nostalgia with each bite. One such recipe is the Amish Friendship Banana Nut Bread, a beloved and cherished treat that has been shared among friends and family for years. Combining the rich flavors of ripe bananas and crunchy nuts, this bread is a perfect way to use up overripe bananas and create a delicious snack or breakfast option.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • 4 large ripe bananas
  • 2 cups Amish Friendship Bread Starter (see footnote for recipe link)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Mash together shortening and bananas in a large bowl, then stir in Amish starter, eggs, sugar, walnuts, and milk.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold into the banana mixture. Divide batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Cool loaves until they loosen evenly from the pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    160 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 96mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 132mg