WALNUT BANANA BREAD

Walnut Banana Bread image

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas I bake 200 loaves of bread.-Douglas Jennings, Ottawa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and milk. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in nuts., Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.