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Makes 2 loaves1/2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco all-vegetable shortening or 1/2 Butter Flavor Crisco stick 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 3 ripe bananas, sliced 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup nuts 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/3 cup finely chopped dates 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries Cream together 1/2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco and 3/4 cup brown sugar. Beat in 2 eggs, and 3 sliced, ripe bananas. Then add 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon soda, and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Stir in 3/4 cup nuts, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/3 cup finely chopped dates, and 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries. Pour into two nut-bread pans (7-3/4 x 3-1/4 x 2 inches). Bake at 350ºF for 38 to 40 minutes. Cool, wrap, and let set overnight before slicing. |
