Certainly! Here’s the delightful recipe for Banana Cranberry Bread, perfect for a quick bake or to share with a large group. This recipe yields moist and flavorful loaves that are ideal for weeknight treats or gatherings, all ready in under 4 hours.
Banana Cranberry Bread
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/2 cups | White sugar |
| 1 cup | Shortening |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 3 | Ripe bananas |
| 1/2 cup | Cranberry sauce |
| 1 cup | Milk |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | Vanilla extract |
| 4 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | Baking soda |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | Baking powder |
| 1 teaspoon | Ground cinnamon |
| 1 teaspoon | Ground nutmeg |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Pans: Lightly grease two or three loaf pans, depending on their size.
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Cream Sugar and Shortening: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the white sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Then, mix in the ripe bananas (mashed), cranberry sauce, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
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Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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Transfer to Pans: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans, filling each about two-thirds full.
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Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Allow the banana cranberry bread to cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and serve as desired.
This Banana Cranberry Bread is best enjoyed fresh but can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for several days or frozen for longer preservation. It pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea, making it a delightful treat for any occasion. 🍌🍞
