Rich and Delicious Banana Bread

This is an old family recipe that is requested frequently by the children. It’s simple to make, rich and delicious.

Step: 1

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

Step: 2

In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Sift in the flour, baking soda and salt. Blend in the mashed bananas. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step: 3

Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.

Per Serving: 268 calories; protein 2.3g; carbohydrates 42.4g; fat 10.6g; sodium 359.1mg.

The best flavour of the flour could make a real difference to your bread. Different makers do vary. Great taste or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a best rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal bread , which not always getting bigger as well as clear bread.

To made this in a dough , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A bread first rising can be done in the fridge overnight . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great timesaver , as you can start it night before , then finish it off the next day.