Banana Tea Bread From The New York Times

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.

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

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   Cream the shortening or butter, add the sugar gradually and continue working until the batter is light and fluffy.

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   Add the eggs and beat well.

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   Add the flour mixture alternately with the bananas, a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth.

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   Turn into a well-greased bread pan [8-1/2 X 4-1/2 X 3 inches] and bake about one hour and ten minutes.

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   NOTE: you can add 1/2 cup coarsely broken nut meats to the batter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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