Rich and Delicious Banana Bread

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This is an old family recipe for banana bread without eggs that is requested frequently by the children. It's rich and delicious, and it's so simple to make.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 8x4-inch loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 3 medium ripe bananas

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.

  2. Beat sugar and shortening with an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until creamy. Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix in mashed bananas. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

295 Calories
13g Fat
43g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 295
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Protein 2g 5%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 26mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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