27 Jun Nana’s Banana Bread

This simple recipe is a classic in our house. It is not too sweet and welcomes us to top it with butter and honey or berries and cream when in season.   This makes for a great hostess gift.

I hate to waste food so I use my older bananas for this recipe.  If I am too busy for baking,  I freeze the bananas to be used when I have more time for baking.

This bread freezes well.

Nana’s Banana Bread

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Grease a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.

Sift together

2 cups Flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar (I use cane sugar)

3 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Stir in..

1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)

Beat together

1 egg

3/4 cup milk

1/4 cup vegatable oil or melted shortening

1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas

Add liquid to dry ingredients and beat for about a minute. (Batter will be lumpy).

Turn into prepared pan.

BAke in preheated 350 degree oven for about 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.