Banana Nut Bread (Gift Mix In A Jar) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

JAR Ingredients
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup walnuts, chopped
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (to be added by the recipient)
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup solid shortening
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 eggs

Preparation

Creating the Gift in a Jar:
Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, and then walnuts - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
BANANA NUT BREAD GIFT TAG:
Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3 ripe bananas, 1/2 cup solid shortening (Crisco), 1/3 cup buttermilk and 2 eggs.
BANANA NUT BREAD INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350.
In a large bowl, blend the bananas, shortening, buttermilk and eggs.
Add the contents of the jar and stir just until combined; do not overstir.
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch loaf pan.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove the bread and cool completely on a wire rack.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.