How to Make Banana Nut Bread I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banana nut bread is a classic recipe that is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. It's a delicious way to use up ripe bananas and add some warmth and sweetness to your day. This Banana Nut Bread I recipe is a tried and true favorite that is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make. You don't need any fancy equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. In fact, you probably have everything you need in yo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups mashed bananas
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 - 9x5 inch loaves

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking powder, and soda. Stir in nuts if desired. Pour batter into two greased 9x5 inch pans.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Nutrition

    256 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 132mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 106mg