Family Favorite - Toffee Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 -5 large bananas, ripe and mashed
1 cup toffee pieces (such as smashed Heath bars)
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (optional)

Preparation

Grease and lightly flour 2 loaf pans. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and mix until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the mashed bananas. Add the toffee bits and walnuts (if desired).
Let the mixture stand for 10-15 minutes, then pour into prepared pans.
Bake in a 350 F oven for 1 hour. Brush the crust with melted butter. Cool completely before slicing.