| Banana Tea Bread |
| 1 3/4 cups sifted flour 3/4 teaspoon soda 1/1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 2/3 cup sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 1 cup mashed bananas Sift flour, soda, cream of tartar, and salt together three times. Rub shortening to a creamy consistency with the back of a spoon. Sift in the sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, and continue beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Add flour mixture alternately with banana, a small amount at a time. Beat after each addition until smooth. Pour into a well greased loaf pan and bake in a moderate oven, 350 degrees, about 1 hour. Makes one loaf about 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3. |
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