Banana Bread is a childhood favorite. Try this traditional quick bread . It’s perfect for a cozy treat or a lovely brunch.
Spread with butter & feel the memories flooding back.
Banana Bread
Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 medium bananas, mashed (or 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs, bananas, lemon juice, and vanilla.
Once the wet ingredients are mixed together, add the baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour. Mix until combined.
Stir in walnuts if you desire.
Line pan with parchment paper, coat with butter and then a light coating of flour, or spray with baking spray. Fill the pan with banana goodness. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Bread is done with a bread tester comes out red or knife poked in comes out clean.