I got this recipe about 7 years ago from my former boss's wife, and I've loved it ever since. I've been able to easily sub in some whole wheat flour, and it turns out just as good--if not better!
*Sorry this post is lacking pictures! The bread was gone before I knew it.
Banana Bread
2/3 cup shortening
2 ½ cups flour (Can use whole wheat)
1 2/3 cup sugar
1 ¼ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup buttermilk **TIP** If you are a raw milk drinker and have some milk that is past it's prime and soured a bit, Do not throw it out! It works perfectly here.
2 eggs
about 3 mashed bananas. You can use more or less, according to your taste. We love lots of bananas in our bread--so I usually use 3-4 bananas.
In a mixer, cream your shortening. Add in the flour, sugar, baking soda, powder and salt. Beat for 2 minutes.
Add in the buttermilk (or soured milk) and eggs. Beat again until fully combined.
Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean).
This week for our snacks, I am doubling this recipe and making it into muffins. I scored many pounds of bananas and need to use them up. This is that perfect recipe for using up those browning bananas and the milk that is past it's prime.
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12 comments:
I really do love banana bread. Thanks for sharing your version!! Happy TMTT.
I love banana bread. I buy bananas in bulk just so I can freeze them and use them later when I'm craving some baked banana creation. I love your version and agree that it's better with more banana!
Thanks so much for participating in Slightly Indulgent Mondays!!
I usually have several bananas in my freezer that I've placed in there when the ones on the counter slip by their prime......I love to use them later in banana bread. Thanks for your version of this classic...I'll have to give it a try. Elaine :)
I know about that first slice teehee.
Thanks for sharing.
We love Banana Bread too!
I'm with you....I take a huge chunk right away as well. :)
YUM! Have you ever done it with butter instead of shortening? :D
My family won't eat bananas when they are very ripe, so this would be a great thing to make with them.
Jane
I'm really enjoying your blog. Thanks for all of your great ideas and recipes. We love banana bread - me too much so:) I would love for you to join me at diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com for Crock Pot Wednesday. Come check it out.
Oh yum! I can hardly wait to see the muffins you do for next week!
Thanks for sharing the recipe!
~Liz
Banana bread is a favorite in my home!
I think it is the smell--so divine right out of the oven. Hope you get a chance to swing by Momtrends for my recipe swap. Have a great weekend.
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