Kathie Oh's Recipe

Banana Nut Quick Bread

Category: desserts

1 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 1/4 tsp double acting baking powder
1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
3/4 tsp lemon zest
2 eggs beaten
1 c. pureed banana pulp
1/2 c. nuts
1/4 c apricots or other dried fruits

Resift the flour and baking powder. Cream shortening and sugar, add zest. Beat in Banana and eggs. Fold in flour in 3 phases. Fold in nuts and fruits. Bake at 350 in a greased baking pan for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.