Easy Banana Bread

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min. + standing

Yield 1 loaf (12 pieces)

Our easy banana bread is perfect for bakers of all skill levels who want a simple, delicious loaf of tender banana bread.

Ingredients

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with bananas, beating well after each addition. Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan.
Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before removing from pan; cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 176 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

I watch several youngsters each day while their parents are at work. They come running when I announce it's time to cook. This easy banana bread is one of their favorite treats to help bake and eat. —Sharon Ward, King Ferry, New York

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