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Rich in banana flavor and nutty! This is an easy Banana Nut Bread recipe and the best of Banana Bread recipes. Serve up the Banana Nut Bread anytime it's sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup brown sugar packed
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (3 large bananas)
1 cup chopped walnuts
Measuring cup and measuring spoons
Mixing bowls and spoons
9" X 5" X 3" loaf pan

Preparation

Banana Nut Bread

Preheat oven to 350º F. In a large bowl cream together shortening, sugar and eggs. Beat well. In another bowl mix together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add this dry mixture to creamed mixture. Stir until well mixed. Stir in mashed bananas and walnuts, blending well. Pour mixture into greased 9" X 5" X 3" loaf pan. Bake at 350º F for about 50 minutes or until done. Remove from pan and allow to cool.

Helpful Hints

The key to this Banana Nut Bread recipe is to mix the ingredients well.