Nourishing Friendship Banana Nut Bread
This delightful Nourishing Friendship Banana Nut Bread is not just a recipe; it's a way to spread love and joy among friends and family. Made with ripe bananas, chopped nuts, and a unique friendship starter, this quick bread packs a moist and flavorful punch that everyone will adore. Perfectly suited for breakfast, brunch, or even an afternoon snack, this recipe yields two lovely loaves that are perfect for sharing. Invite someone special over, enjoy baking together, and relish the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen as this wholesome bread bakes. It’s more than just a treat; it’s a heartfelt gesture!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
shortening
3/4 cup (Softened)
sugar
1 cup (Granulated)
ripe bananas
1 cup (Mashed)
Friendship active starter
1 cup (Active and bubbly)
eggs
2 (Beaten)
flour
2 cups (All-purpose)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (Sifted)
baking powder
2 teaspoons (Sifted)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (Sifted)
chopped nuts
1 cup (Any preferred type)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two loaf pans and set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the mashed ripe bananas until well combined.
4
Add the Friendship starter and eggs to the banana mixture, whisking together until thoroughly mixed.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
6
Fold in the chopped nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7
Carefully pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans, filling each about 2/3 full.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the loaves cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nourishing Friendship Banana Nut Bread?
It is a moist and flavorful quick bread made with ripe bananas, nuts, and a unique friendship starter, designed for sharing.
How many loaves does this recipe produce?
This recipe yields two lovely loaves of banana nut bread.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
How much shortening is required?
You will need 3/4 cup of softened shortening.
What type of sugar should I use?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of granulated sugar.
How many bananas are needed?
You will need 1 cup of mashed ripe bananas.
What is Friendship active starter?
It is a fermented starter often used in friendship bread recipes; you need 1 cup of active and bubbly starter for this recipe.
How many eggs are used in the batter?
The recipe requires 2 beaten eggs.
What type of flour is recommended?
Use 2 cups of all-purpose flour.
Does this recipe use baking soda or baking powder?
It uses both: 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
How much salt is included?
The recipe includes 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
What kind of nuts can I add?
You can use 1 cup of any preferred type of chopped nuts.
How do I prepare the loaf pans?
Grease and flour two loaf pans before pouring in the batter.
What is the first step in mixing the dry ingredients?
Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
How should I combine the shortening and sugar?
Cream them together in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
When do I add the bananas?
Mix the mashed ripe bananas into the creamed shortening and sugar mixture until well combined.
How should the Friendship starter and eggs be added?
Add them to the banana mixture and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
What is the best way to combine wet and dry ingredients?
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
How do I incorporate the nuts?
Gently fold the chopped nuts into the batter to ensure they are evenly distributed.
How full should I fill the loaf pans?
Fill each prepared loaf pan about 2/3 full with the batter.
How long does the bread need to bake?
Bake the loaves for 40 to 45 minutes.
How can I tell if the banana bread is done?
The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How long should the bread cool in the pans?
Let the loaves cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before moving them.
Where should I finish cooling the bread?
Transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely after the initial cooling period in the pans.
What makes this recipe a 'Friendship' bread?
It uses a Friendship active starter and the recipe yields two loaves, making it perfect for sharing with others.
Is this bread suitable for breakfast?
Yes, it is perfectly suited for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
What is the texture of this banana bread?
It is described as moist and flavorful with a pleasant crunch from the added nuts.
Can I use different types of nuts?
Yes, you can use any preferred type of chopped nuts for this recipe.
What should the consistency of the Friendship starter be?
The Friendship starter should be active and bubbly.
Why is it important to sift the dry ingredients?
Sifting helps ensure there are no lumps and that the leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the flour.