Grandma B's Banana Bread

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan well with shortening. Pour batter into your greased baking pan and smooth the top. 5. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 6. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Slice warm and serve with butter.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mash the 2 bananas well with a fork. Add the 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 cup vegetable shortening. Mix until combined.

Step 3

Add the 1 1/2 cup sifted flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp baking soda right on top. Stir everything together until just combined — don't overmix, some little lumps are okay.

Step 4

Pour batter into your greased baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.