Banana Bread

We love bananas here at our house, but for some reason, the last bunch I got seems to have sat and sat on our counter without being touched. This means that I have 5 bananas that will probably be thrown away since they are almost completely black. That was until I thought, "Duh, why not make banana bread?"

This recipe is from Alyssa at The Recipe Critic and she made it look and sound so delicious that I just had to give it a try. She is a new food blogger like me, so be sure to go and show her some love too!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 3 c flour
• 3-1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 cup mashed banana (About 3)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a bread pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix sugar, shortening, and egg thoroughly. 
3. Stir in milk.
4. In a separate bowl, blend together dry ingredients and add to mixture.
5. Blend in bananas. (Make sure to do this part by hand.)
6. Batter will be a little lumpy, which is just how we like it! Pour into pan.
7. Bake for 50-55 minutes, using a toothpick to check center.
8. Slather on some butter and enjoy this scrumptious snack!

For some added flavor, you can also add walnuts. Enjoy!

-Sarah