4H Banana Bread

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This is an old 4H bread recipe my daughter used to make in the 50's. Best one I ever ate.

Submitted by Pat Heldenbrand
Updated on September 11, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 - 9x5 inch loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 5 tablespoons milk

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup margarine

  • 1 cup mashed bananas

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Directions

  1. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  2. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter or margarine. Beat the egg slightly, and mix into the creamed mixture with the bananas. Mix in sifted ingredients until just combined. Stir in milk and nuts. Spread batter into one greased and floured 9x5 inch loaf pan.

  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until top is brown and cracks along the top.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265 Calories
12g Fat
38g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 287mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 130mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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