Crock-Pot Banana Bread

Description

This quick easy banana bread recipe makes very moist banana bread. Make a basic banana bread recipe that is simple and delicious by utilizing a crock-pot.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup flour

• 2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/3 cup shortening

• 2/3 cup sugar

• 2 eggs, well beaten

• 1 1/2 cup overripe banana, well mashed (2 or 3 bananas)

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

2. With the electric beater on low, fluff the shortening in a small bowl, until soft and creamy. Add the sugar gradually. Beat in the eggs in a slow stream.

3. With a fork, beat in 1/3 of the flour mixture, 1/2 the bananas, then another 1/3 of the flour mixture, the rest of the bananas and then the last of the flour mixture. Fold in the walnuts.

4. Turn into a greased and floured baking unit or a 2 1/2 quart mould and cover. Place on a rack in the slow cooker. Cover the cooker, but prop the lid open with a toothpick or a twist of foil to let the excess steam escape.

5. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Serve Warm.