Best Ever Banana Bread

Best Ever Banana Bread

5 or more large bananas
4 eggs (well beaten)

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

You will also need 3 mixing bowls (2 medium size and 1 large bowl)

Using a medium size bowl, beat bananas to a liquid then add eggs and mix well.

In the large mixing bowl, cream shortening thoroughly, gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.  Add banana mixture and mix well.

In last medium mixing bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt; blend into the batter in the large bowl.  Stir in walnuts

Bake in a well-greased loaf pans at 300 degrees for 1 hour 25 minutes or until firm to touch.

Makes 2 loaves.

Posted by Madalyn