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Banana Bread Recipe

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Banana Bread

Elizabeth Yetter
There are two things I love about banana bread: it tastes great and it’s so easy to make. This simple banana bread recipe has a touch of nutmeg in it, giving the bread a soft, spicy flavor while not going overboard. It can be baked at any time and frozen for later use. Makes one loaf.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3 overly ripe bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup crushed walnuts

Preparation:

  1. In large bowl, mix ingredients in the order given.

  2. Scrape batter into greased and floured bread loaf pan.

  3. Bake at 325 degrees F for about 75 minutes or until inserted knife comes out clean.

    To freeze, wrap bread in aluminum foil and bag. Freeze for up to one month.
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