Banana Bread

Contributed bySherry Peterson
Two slices of baked banana bread with chocolate chips, stacked on a plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe large bananas (or 3 small)
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
Yield: 12 Servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Instructions

Mash bananas; add water and sugar and let sit for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift dry ingredients; add eggs and shortening. Mix in banana mixture. Pour into 2 loaf pans and bake 45-60 minutes.

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