Breads:

Banana Nut Bread

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Can use a square 8x8x2-inch dish for quicker baking

Ingredients

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and sugar. Add shortening, eggs, bananas and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Beat two minutes at medium speed. Stir in nuts. Pour in greased 8x8x2-inch pan or glass dish. Bake at 350 degrees until done. If using loaf pan, about 1 hour. Makes 1 loaf.

Pat Brummet
Geneseo