Banana Bread

2 c. sugar

1/2 c. shortening

4 ripe bananas, mashed

4 eggs, well beaten

2 1/2 c. flour

(we use wheat and it still tastes good)

1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. chocolate chips (optional)


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together sugar and shortening. Add bananas, eggs, & vanilla. In a seperate bowl, mix flour, salt, soda, &cinnamon. Blend wet & dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix. Bake in 2 greased and floured loaf pans for 45 -50 minutes (stick a toothpick in the center and make sure it comes out clean).


This banana bread is very moist and tends to come out with a flat top. After cooling, keep covered to retain it's moisture.