monday morning blueberry banana bread

Blueberry banana bread, cooling in the pan

I like to make banana bread once a week when my bananas are nice and ripe. There's not many people in my office who like to cook or bake, so I like to bring in a treat on Monday mornings that we can all enjoy. And of course, I always make a little extra for me and my boyfriend!

The recipe that I used was very easy, so long as you have a KitchenAid mixer! I found this particular recipe on allrecipes.com. Here it is:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
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• Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Beat in bananas. Gradually add the dry ingredients, beating just until combined. Fold in blueberries.
  2. Pour into three greased 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

  
  

  The recipe said that it would make 3 loafs but I made one very full loaf and 4 medium sized muffins. The muffins I ate for breakfast with my boyfriend, James. And loaf came to work with me. Everyone loved it!

  
  

  

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