Easy Banana Bread

Name: Easy Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices.).
Cuisine: Comfort Food Bread Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup mashed ripe bananas

I watch several youngsters each day while their parents are at work. They come running when I announce it's time to cook. This easy banana bread is one of their favorite treats to help bake and eat. —Sharon Ward, King Ferry, New York

Ingredients

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with bananas, beating well after each addition. Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan.
Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before removing from pan; cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 133 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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s_pants

Jan 28, 2020

I made this again to try as gluten free. These are my changes: used butter flavored shortening, 3 eggs instead of 2, sorghum flour and added 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon with the flour mixture, added 1 teaspoon vanilla extract after the eggs. Also stirred in 2/3 cup chopped pecans in the end. My husband loved it!
cstep56

Oct 14, 2019

Excellent simple receipt that tastes great.
momax2

Nov 14, 2018

Easy recipe. Bread turned out perfect. Uses on-hand ingredients.
Loiscooks

Jul 25, 2016

A good banana bread. I used butter instead of shortening. If I make it again, I will increase the amount of bananas.
apschwartz

Apr 6, 2016

As the name indicates, it's easy...and very delicious!! Substituted butter for the shortening.
fabianrene33

Feb 3, 2016

I love it. It was my first time making banana bread and I hit the jackpot. Its not all thick and heavy like others I have eaten. Fool proof recipe.
Bakerjulie

Jul 18, 2015

Love this recipe. I added a little more sugar & 2 cups of bananas.Very good & moist.
ryansaunt12

May 29, 2015

The consistency is great! I did not change anything, but I did add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. We loved it
marissacomiskey

Feb 19, 2015

Easy and tastes great!
pajamaangel

Dec 31, 2014

Very basic recipe but very good.