Raspberry Banana Bread

Yield: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs slightly beaten
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries*

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Sift flour, baking powder and soda together in medium size bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, blend the shortening and sugar until fluffy.
4. Add eggs and beat well.
5. Alternately add flour mixture and bananas. Mix until smooth.
6. Carefully fold in raspberries.
7. Pour into greased loaf pan and bake for 1 hour.
8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then invert on rack.
9. Serve spread with cream cheese.

Notes

* If using frozen, include 1/4 cup raspberry juice