Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
4 large ripe bananas
2 cups Amish Friendship Bread Starter ( see footnote for recipe link )
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 cup white sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
Amish Friendship Banana Nut Bread is a classic American recipe that has been passed down through generations of families. It is a great way to use up overripe bananas and the Amish Friendship Bread Starter, which is a type of sourdough starter that is made with sugar, flour, and yeast. This bread is easy to make and has a delicious, nutty flavor that is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a dessert. The rich texture of the bread comes from the shortening and milk used in the recipe, which gives it a moist and tender crumb. It is best served warm with a dollop of butter or cream cheese.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar.
3.Add the eggs and beat well.
4.Stir in the mashed bananas and Amish Friendship Bread Starter.
5.Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6.Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the milk.
7.Fold in the chopped walnuts.
8.Pour the batter into 2 greased and floured 9x5 inch loaf pans.
9.Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
10.Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove onto a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This Amish Friendship Banana Nut Bread is moist, flavorful, and easy to make.

Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a dessert.

CONS

This bread is high in sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The recipe requires Amish Friendship Bread Starter, which takes several days to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bananas are a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and Vitamin C, and are known to help improve digestive health, regulate blood sugar levels, and boost the immune system.
Walnuts are high in heart-healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants, and may help reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.

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