BANANA TEA BREAD FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES

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Make and share this Banana Tea Bread from the New York Times recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carrie sheridan

Categories     Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 bread, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening or 1/3 cup softened butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, well-beaten
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2-3)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Cream the shortening or butter, add the sugar gradually and continue working until the batter is light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs and beat well.
  • Add the flour mixture alternately with the bananas, a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth.
  • Turn into a well-greased bread pan [8-1/2 X 4-1/2 X 3 inches] and bake about one hour and ten minutes.
  • NOTE: you can add 1/2 cup coarsely broken nut meats to the batter.

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