SUPERB BANANA NUT BREAD

Superb Banana Nut Bread image

Another one my mom always made when I was growing up. I love it when it's still warm with a little butter spread on a slice. I have also used this recipe to make mini-loaves which I gave away at Christmas, and they were a big hit.

Provided by loriyeargan

Categories Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening (I use the Crisco sticks)
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease or spray a 9x4x4 loaf pan.
Mix shortening, eggs, flour, sugar, salt, and soda.
Add bananas and pecans.
Pour into loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3168, Fat 154.2, SaturatedFat 32.8, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 3735.4, Carbohydrate 428.3, Fiber 20.3, Sugar 252.5, Protein 39.2