Pennsylvania Grange Banana Nut Bread Grange 1751 Recipe

A taste of history! This treasured recipe, unearthed from a vintage Pennsylvania Grange cookbook (1751!), delivers unbelievably moist and flavorful banana nut bread. Grandmother's recipe? This one surpasses it! The secret? Buttermilk's incredible richness. Perfect toasted for breakfast, this bread is a family favorite, guaranteed to become yours too. Easy to make, and freezes beautifully for later enjoyment.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 307.1 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Pennsylvania Grange Banana Nut Bread Grange 1751

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How to Make Pennsylvania Grange Banana Nut Bread Grange 1751

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  6. Divide batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Slice and serve. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for freshness or freeze for longer storage. Enjoy toasted!
  10. Delicious toasted!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

111g

Fat

15g

Carbs

14g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pennsylvania Grange Banana Nut Bread Grange 1751?

Pennsylvania Grange Banana Nut Bread Grange 1751 takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pennsylvania Grange Banana Nut Bread Grange 1751?

Pennsylvania Grange Banana Nut Bread Grange 1751 has approximately 307.1 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pennsylvania Grange Banana Nut Bread Grange 1751?

The key ingredients for Pennsylvania Grange Banana Nut Bread Grange 1751 are White Sugar, Shortening, Eggs, Mashed Bananas, Unbleached Flour, Buttermilk. See the full list with measurements above.

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