SOUTHERN BANANA NUT BREAD

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One day I had two ripe bananas and decided to make banana bread. I found this recipe in an old church recipe book. It really is good with pecans in the bread and in the topping, which makes it unique.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1/4 to 1/3 cup mashed ripe bananas
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Additional chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Blend in bananas and vanilla. Add flour alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool completely. , For topping, combine the banana, confectioners' sugar and lemon juice; spread over loaves. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Martins Odagwe
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Alexander Masi
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This is a great recipe! The bread is so moist and flavorful. I added some chocolate chips to mine and it was delicious.


Dani Duncan
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I made this bread for my friends and they loved it! It was gone in no time. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


need love
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This is the best banana nut bread recipe I've ever used. It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts add a great crunch.


Parmeshwori Shrestha
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Naimur Abir
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This is a great recipe! The bread is so moist and flavorful. I added some chocolate chips to mine and it was delicious.


DEBORAH ONDERI
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I made this bread for my friends and they loved it! It was gone in no time. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Lance Fry
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This is the best banana nut bread recipe I've ever used. It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts add a great crunch.


Neville Jugmohan
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


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This is a great recipe! The bread is so moist and flavorful. I added some chocolate chips to mine and it was delicious.


Almaz Yesigat
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I made this bread for my friends and they loved it! It was gone in no time. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Sajib hossen Nirob
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This is the best banana nut bread recipe I've ever used. It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts add a great crunch.


Pat Tessu
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


chris beresten
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This is a great recipe! The bread is so moist and flavorful. I added some chocolate chips to mine and it was delicious.


saanyol gabriel
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I made this bread for my friends and they loved it! It was gone in no time. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Darlington Chinasa
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This is the best banana nut bread recipe I've ever used. It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts add a great crunch.


Musa Lukwago
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Julia Linke
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This is a great recipe! The bread is so moist and flavorful. I added some chocolate chips to mine and it was delicious.


Thulani Dlamini
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! It was gone in no time. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Suhrab Kamran
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This banana nut bread is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts add a great crunch. I will definitely be making this again and again.