Naner Bread

I LOVE banana bread, especially my gramma's recipe.  I made two loaves of it and one of them is going to be important for tomorrow's dinner...

Recipe for Gramma Ann's Banana Bread

Cream Together:
2/3 C Sugar
1/3 C Shortening
2 Eggs

Stir In:
3 Tbsp Buttermilk (if I don't have any I just use regular milk, however, I have heard beer is a great substitute as well)
1 C Mashed Banana (I usually use two thawed bananas that I'd saved in the freezer)
2 C Sifted Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 C Chopped Nuts or Chocolate Chips (optional)

Put in a well greased pan and let stand for 20 minutes.  Bake at 350˚F for 50 - 60 minutes.  Test by sticking a butter knife in the middle and making sure it comes out clean.



Now, I'm doing double duty with this bread because Brent and I went to a FANTASTIC easter brunch and there was Banana Bread French Toast there.  It was the most incredible I'd ever tasted.

Pics of that to come!

For now, enjoy the banana bread and the lovely smell it fills your house with :)