The Best Banana Bread Ever

The Best Banana Bread Ever

1/2    c.  butter/oleo/shortening softened
3/4    c.  sugar
2           eggs, beaten
1/2     t. baking soda
3       T.  milk
1       c.  mashed bananas (2 large or 3 small)
2       c.  flour
1/2    t.  salt
1 1/4 t.  baking powder
1/4    t.  cinnamon
1/8    t.  nutmeg
1/2    c. chopped nuts or chips (optional)

Cream shortening and sugar, add beaten eggs.

Dissolve baking soda in milk and stir into mashed bananas. Add to sugar mixture.

Sift dry ingredients together.

Add flour mixture to sugar mixture, approximately 1/2 cup at a time.

Fold in nuts.

Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake in a 350°F preheated oven. for 40 minutes (without nuts) or 60 minutes (with nuts).

Test with toothpick near center of loaf for done-ness. Toothpick will come out clean when done. Remove to cooling rack. 

Slice and enjoy 

*This bread is quite moist*