Mini Banana Bread Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 3/4 tsp. double-acting baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 bananas)

Preparation

Beat shortening until creamy and glossy or 2 minutes at medium speed on electric mixer.
Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy after each addition.
Add eggs and beat until thick and pale lemon in color.
Sift dry ingredients; add alternately with bananas.
Blend thoroughly after each addition.
Grease bottom only of 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Put batter in pan.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 60 to 70 minutes or until tester inserted comes out clean and dry.
Let bread cool in pans for 10 to 20 minutes, turning onto racks to cool completely.