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BANANA BREAD

2 loaves
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time1 hr 10 mins
Total Time1 hr 40 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana Bread

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • 8 x 4 loaf pans

Ingredients

Ingredient

  • ⅔ c (113 g) SHORTENING
  • 1 ½ c (301 g) SUGAR, GRANULATED.
  • 4 EGGS WHOLE, FRESH
  • 1 can APPLESAUCE, CANNED, SWEETENED
  • 2 ¾ c (627 g) BANANA, FRESH, MASHED
  • 2 ⅔ c (300 g) NUTS, UNSALTED, CHOPPED, COARSELY
  • 3 ⅔ c (440 g) FLOUR, ALL PURPOSE
  • 2 Tbsp+ 1 tsp (19 g) BAKING POWDER
  • ½ tsp (3 g) SALT
  • COOKING SPRAY NONSTICK

Instructions

Method

  • Cream shortening and sugar in mixer bowl at medium speed 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and applesauce to mixture. Mix at medium speed 1 minute.
  • Add bananas and nuts to egg mixture. Mix at medium speed until blended.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to banana mixture; beat at low speed about 1/2 minute. Continue beating 1/2 minute longer or until blended. DO NOT OVER MIX.
  • Lightly spray each parchment paper lined pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour about 2 quarts of batter into each sprayed and floured loaf pan. Spread batter evenly.
  • Using a convection oven, bake at 325 F. for 70 to 75 minutes or until done.
  • Let bread cool in pans 5 minutes; then remove from pan and place on wire rack to cool completely. To enhance flavor and moistness, prepare in advance.