Martha's Old Time Banana Bread

Martha's Old Time Banana Bread

Source : Preheat Oven To 350 F Add Baking Soda To Buttermilk And Let Stand Combine Shortening And Sugar Beat Until Fluffy Add Egg And Bananas Beat Until Mixed C...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : March 28, 2026

Step:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Add baking soda to buttermilk and let stand.

  3. Combine shortening and sugar.

  4. Beat until fluffy.

  5. Add egg and bananas.

  6. Beat until mixed.

  7. Combine flour, baking powder and salt.

  8. Add alternately with buttermilk mixture.

  9. Stir in nuts.

  10. Bake in well greased loaf pan for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.

  11. Remove and place on wire rack until cooled.

  12. Wrap in foil to develop banana flavor.

  13. *This recipe was given to me by my dear friend Martha before I lost her to Leukemia. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I have.*

Ingredients

  1. 1/4 cup shortening
  2. 1/2 tsp baking powder
  3. 3/4 cup sugar
  4. 1/4 tsp salt
  5. 1 egg
  6. 1/4 cup buttermilk
  7. 2/3 cup bananas, mashed (2)
  8. 1/2 tsp baking soda
  9. 2 cup flour
  10. 1/2 cup chopped nuts.

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