Grandma's Banana Bread

This recipe is from Margaret Ludwig. people always ask for it! Grandma Ludwig’s recipe didn’t call for nutmeg, although I wouldn’t make it without it! I also add in raisins or dates if I have them. - Valerie

• 1/2 cup shortening or oil (Valerie makes this with only 1/4 cup oil)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs - beaten
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. soda
• cinnamon, to taste
• nutmeg, to taste (optional)
• 2 Tbsp. milk
• 2 large bananas
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• raisins or dates (optional)
• almond meal (optional)

Cream oil and sugar together in bowl. Add beaten eggs, banana, and vanilla. Mix.

Mix flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon (and nutmeg) together.  Combine both flour and sugar mixtures with milk. Add nuts, if desired.

Pour into greased loaf pan and bake at 325° for 1_ hours.

Makes 1 loaf.