Family Favorite - Toffee Banana Bread

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 -5 large bananas, ripe and mashed
• 1 cup toffee pieces (such as smashed Heath bars)
• 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (optional)

1. Grease and lightly flour 2 loaf pans. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and mix until smooth and creamy.
4. Fold in the mashed bananas. Add the toffee bits and walnuts (if desired).
5. Let the mixture stand for 10-15 minutes, then pour into prepared pans.
6. Bake in a 350 F oven for 1 hour. Brush the crust with melted butter. Cool completely before slicing.

shortening, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, allpurpose, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, bananas, toffee, walnuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/family-favorite-toffee-banana-bread-468998 (may not work)