Easy Banana Bread

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). (5 minutes) Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans to prevent sticking.

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher. Stir in the eggs until the mixture is well combined and set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins In a large mixing bowl, beat the vegetable shortening using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating continuously until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Stir in the vanilla extract and then add the mashed banana mixture to the creamed shortening and sugar. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. If the top of the bread starts to brown too quickly, you can tent it with foil during the last 20 minutes of baking. (75 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the banana bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)