Bran Banana Nut Bread Recipe

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Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Shortening1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Granulated Sugar1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 egg, well-beaten
 Bran1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Ripe bananas1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), mashed
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 All purpose flour1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Baking powder2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1/2 Teaspoon
 1/2 c. chopped nut meats

Directions

Work the shortening with a spoon until fluffy and creamy; then add the sugar gradually, while continuing to work with a spoon until light.
Add egg and beat well.
Add the bran, bananas, and the vanilla.
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and soda; add to first mixture with the nut meats, stirring only until flour disappears.
Pour into a greased or oiled loaf pan about 9" x 5" x 3" with waxed paper in the bottom, and bake in a moderate oven of 350°F for 1 hr., or until done.
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