Bonanzas 4 Banana Bread

Banana bread is one of those baked goods that should be a staple of appreciation for everyone.

How one could pass on warm banana bread straight from the oven with a pat of butter, I will never, ever, be able to understand.

This is my family's banana bread recipe and it's extremely well loved and received. I am sure you have your own family recipe but, I encourage you to give this one a try because it's subtle taste of banana and nice cake like consistency is rivaled by few breads I've had in the past.

Plus. Easy breezy for a bread recipe.

Banana Bread

Mix:

-2/3 cup sugar

-1/3 cup soft shortening

-2 eggs

Stir In:

-3 tablespoons soured milk (milk with lemon juice)

-1 cup mashed bananas

-2 cups flour

-1 teaspoon baking powder

-1/2 teaspoon baking soda

-1/2 teaspoon salt

-Optional additions: 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips

Pour into a greased pan. Let stand 20 minutes. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.