Banana Nut Bread - Marlene

Marlene Wuertz's Recipe.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup shortening 
• 1/2 cup sugar  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1-3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well. 
2. Sift together dry ingredients;
   
3. add to creamed mixture alternately with banana, blending well after each addition. 
4. Stir in nuts.
   
5. Pour into greased and sugared 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. 
6. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) for 45 to
   50 minutes or until done. 
7. Remove from pan; cool on rack. 
8. Wrap and store overnight.

 Yield: 1 loaf

 

Note:

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1. Make sure leaviening agent (baking powder, soda or both) are not inactive.
   • Test powder by placing 1/2 teaspoon in bowl and pour 1/3 cup cold water on top. Should see bubbling.
   • Test soda by mix 1-1/2 teaspoons with 1 tablespoon vinegar and see significant bubbling.
2. Cook until done
   • calibrate oven
   • preheat oven
   • place pan in the exact center
   • Use digital thermometer to test doneness. 200 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit.