Banana Oatmeal Bread

This is an old family recipe, and it is very moist!

Banana Oatmeal Bread

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped raisins (optional)

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9×5 inch loaf pan and set aside.

2 Cream together the shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until fluffy.

3 Sift together the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add dry ingredients alternately with bananas and milk. Mix until blended.

4 Fold in raisins and pour into prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes; remove from oven and cover for 5 minutes.