Banana Nut Bread I Recipe
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Banana Nut Bread I

By: Gwynne Comstock 
"Moist, nutty, and delicious."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (242)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 - 9x5 inch loaves
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking powder, and soda. Stir in nuts if desired. Pour batter into two greased 9x5 inch pans.
  3. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 256 | Total Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2005 by JANICER8   view full review
I altered this recipe, taking suggestions from all the previous reviewers. I shorted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2003 by KIWWI   view full review
This recipe made the most delicious and moist banana nut bread. It was so easy to do, just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by Dianne   view full review
Delicious!!! I was looking for a quick, easy nutritious bread... this was it! I just made my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2008 by Lisa Lee   view full review
This came out really well! I doubled the recipe and made 2 pans of mini loaves and 2 large...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by FLASHBOY   view full review
terrific recipe!! moist and tasty!! the buttermilk makes this a real stand out. I used real...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by MACHIE   view full review
Fantastic! Stays moist. Flavor is great. Best banana bread I have ever tasted.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by MOJOPOTATOES   view full review
very good recipe. stays moist even after days and it still tastes good!!! a little sweet but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by SANDRALYOUNGER   view full review
The texure of this bread was medium to light. It was very moist. I liked everything about it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by WYATTLC   view full review
This is a GREAT recipe! It is so easy my 3 year old helped me make it and we love it. thank you
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2003 by SHERIMAYOR   view full review
The Best!!!!

 

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