My Version Of Great Grandma Legault’S Banana Bread

Name: My Version Of Great Grandma Legault’S Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Shortening; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 3 whole Eggs; 5 whole Ripe Bananas; 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Allspice; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cloves; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Ginger; 1/2 cups Walnuts, Chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Shortening
1 cup Granulated Sugar
3 whole Eggs
5 whole Ripe Bananas
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Allspice
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cloves
1/4 teaspoons Ground Ginger
1/2 cups Walnuts, Chopped (optional)

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour your loaf pan.
2
NOTE: Its crucial for you to use the most overripe bananas that you can find. I'm talking BLACK. Not yellow, not freckled, but totally black. If you need to speed up the ripening process chuck them in the freezer for a few hours. They will be a little wet, but its just fine.
3
Cream together the sugar and shortening. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between each one. Mash up the bananas (if you want some nice rustic chunks, mash lightly) and mix into the wet ingredients with the vanilla.
4
In a separate bowl sift together the dry ingredients and add to the wet mixture. Do not over mix. Gently stir in nuts, if desired.
5
Pour into a loaf pan. To make a lovely crust sprinkle some sugar on the top of the batter, along with some nuts if you like em.
6
Bake for one hour. Allow to cool, turn out the loaf and enjoy! It tastes even better the next day. If it lasts that long.

730

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Shortening, 1 cup Granulated Sugar, 3 whole Eggs, 5 whole Ripe Bananas, and more.

Yes, My Version Of Great Grandma Legault’S Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!