This is my favorite banana bread recipe. I made 3 loaves last night and had I not hid one in the freezer they would have all vanished when the bus dropped off the kids after school. This is also the recipe I bring to the care center. I think it warms the heart and the tummy when you can share baked goods with those who need a little extra love and attention.
Grandpa P.’s Banana Bread
3 1/2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2c. (4 – 6) mashed bananas
2T. lemon juice
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and mashed bananas with beater or fork. Add lemon juice and mix. Cream shortening and sugar at medium speed; add eggs; beat throughly until very light and fluffy (4 minutes beating in all). Add dry ingredients alternately with milk; fold in bananas and nuts. Beat after each addition. Pour into 2 greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes and remove from pans.
