Banana Loaf Recipe

Name: Banana Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder double acting; 1/2 teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup vegetable shortening or 1/3 cup unsalted butter; ⅔ cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest grated; 2 large eggs; 3 each bananas ripe; 1/2 cup nuts broken; 1/4 cup apricots, dried finely chopped

Servings: persons

1- 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder double acting
1/2 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable shortening or 1/3 cup unsalted butter
⅔ cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest grated
2 large eggs
3 each bananas ripe
1/2 cup nuts broken
1/4 cup apricots, dried finely chopped

1
Set out ingredients to warm to room temperature.
2
Preheat oven to 350?F.
3
Grease bread pan.
4
Prepare ingredients: Grate lemon rind and set aside.
5
Mash bananas (you should have 1?
6
cups).
7
Finely dice the apricots and nutmeats, if used.
8
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
9
Set aside.
10
Blend the shortening (or butter), sugar, and lemon rind until creamy, then beat in the eggs and banana pulp.
11
With the mixer at slow speed, add the sifted ingredients to the sugar mixture.
12
Increase speed to medium and beat the batter until smooth.
13
Fold in apricots and nutmeats.
14
Scrape the batter into the pan.
15
Bake about 1 hour or until done (a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf should come out clean).
16
Turn out on a rack and cool before slicing.

497

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose, 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder double acting, 1/2 teaspoon salt, ⅓ cup vegetable shortening or 1/3 cup unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Banana Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Banana Loaf

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