2 cup flour, all purpose
1/2 cup butter, or other shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
3 bananas, mashed
1/2 cup nut meats, or raisins
Directions
Mix well and turn in well greased loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven 350
F for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, let stand in pan a few minutes,
then remove to cool.
Source: Emma Blair, Newbury Grange, Geauga County, OH Mrs. W. F. Work,
Hardy Grange, Holmes County, OH
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Banana; Bread; Breads; Fruit
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