Mother's Banana Bread

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This is an old recipe that belonged to my mother. I've been making this bread since I was a teenager. At a candy striper bake sale a doctor bought this bread and said that this was the best banana bread that he had tasted.

Submitted by Carol
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 - 8x4 inch loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • â…” cup white sugar

  • â…“ cup butter, softened

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup mashed banana

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Add butter, eggs, nuts, and mashed banana. Beat until well blended.

  3. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

216 Calories
9g Fat
30g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 216
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 253mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 121mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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