Rich and Delicious Banana Bread

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This is an old family recipe for banana bread without eggs that is requested frequently by the children. It's rich and delicious, and it's so simple to make.

Submitted by dstonegove
Updated on February 16, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 8x4-inch loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 3 medium ripe bananas

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.

  2. Beat sugar and shortening with an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until creamy. Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix in mashed bananas. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

295 Calories
13g Fat
43g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 295
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Protein 2g 5%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 26mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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