By request:

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cherry Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread

Recipe By amsel in dis Dress
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Quick bread

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3 large bananas -- mashed
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup nuts -- chopped
1/4 cup maraschino cherries -- chopped
1/4 cup chocolate chips

Grease and flour 2 small loaf pans.

Mix ingredients in order given. Pour half of batter into each prepared
pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on
rack. Wrap in plastic wrap to store.

Source:
"Pat Zastera (Damsel's Mom)"
Yield:
"2 small loaves"

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NOTES : The recipe implies three medium bananas. For a moister, more dense
and flavorful bread, use three large or four medium bananas. And be sure
to always use fully ripe bananas. When they're still nice for eating, they
haven't developed the rich flavor you want in a bread.

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