Banana-Nut Bread Recipe

Summary

Servings2Cuisine
MethodDish
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Shortening1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Eggs2
 Ripe banana1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), mashed
 All purpose flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Baking soda1 Teaspoon
 Pecans1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1741 Calories from Fat 708

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 81 g125.2%

Saturated Fat 16.7 g83.7%

Trans Fat 6.7 g

Cholesterol 211.5 mg70.5%

Sodium 760.3 mg31.7%

Total Carbohydrates 239 g79.6%

Dietary Fiber 10.9 g43.5%

Sugars 122.6 g

Protein 24 g48%

Vitamin A 7.4% Vitamin C 25.1%

Calcium 7.8% Iron 44.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cream shortening, gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in banana.
Combine flour and soda, add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
Stir in pecans.
Spoon batter into 2 greased 7 1/2- x 3 1/2- x 2 1/4-inch loafpans.
Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pans 5 minutes, remove to wire rack, and cool completely.
To store, wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
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