Rich and Delicious Banana Bread

This is an old family recipe that is requested frequently by the children. It's simple to make, rich and delicious.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 ripe bananas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Sift in the flour, baking soda and salt. Blend in the mashed bananas. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.