Holiday Banana Bread Recipe

Especially easy to make, you can serve this banana bread on either a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 slightly beaten eggs
• 1 cup mashed bananas
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mixed candied fruit
• 1/4 cup raisins

Directions

1. Sift dry ingredients and add nuts.
2. Place shortening in bowl. Gradually beat in sugar. Add eggs, flour and bananas. Fold in fruit and raisins. Bake 350 degrees F for 60 to 70 minutes.
3. Let cool one-half hour.
4. Makes two small loaves.

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Recipe Categories

• Meal Type: Bread
• Holiday Category: Christmas
• Preparation Time: Over 1 hour, less than 1 day