Banana Nut Bread I

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Moist, nutty, and delicious.

Submitted by Gwynne Comstock
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 - 9x5 inch loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 2 ½ cups white sugar

  • 1 cup shortening

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 ½ cups mashed bananas

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking powder, and soda. Stir in nuts if desired. Pour batter into two greased 9x5 inch pans.

  3. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256 Calories
11g Fat
37g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 132mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 106mg 2%

* 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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