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Classic Banana Bread
As far as sweet breads go, banana bread is king and a regular of tables and church bake sales throughout the US.
Course
Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword
banana, dessert, sweet bread
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
1
hour
hour
Author
Chad Groetsch
Ingredients
2 1/2
cups
flour (I use 1 1/4c white and 1 1/4c whole wheat but you can decide for yourself)
1
tsp
baking powder
1
tsp
salt
1
cup
shortening
2
cups
sugar
2
cups
over-ripe mashed bananas
4
eggs
1
tbsp
rum or imitation rum
Instructions
Combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
In a separate bowl beat together the shortening, sugar, mashed bananas, and eggs. Mix thoroughly.
Gradually add the dry ingredients. Don’t over mix, just combined.
Finally add the imitation(or real) rum
Coat 2 8×4 loaf pans with shortening and then lightly flour to reduce sticking.
Divide the batter into the loaf pans and then bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes, until tooth pick tests clean.
Let sit to cool before removing from the pan. Enjoy.
Notes
Note: Most sweet bread recipes are very similar. The feature flavor(s) is what gives the bread it’s distinct character.