Banana Streusel Bread

Makes 2 large loaves (5" X 10") or 4 mini loaves (5-3/4" x 3" x 2-1/4")

Ingredients

•     1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
•     1 cup sugar
•     2 large eggs, room temperature
•     1 cup mashed banana
•     1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
•     1/2 cup sour cream
•     2 cups all-purpose sifted flour
•     1 teaspoon baking powder
•     1 teaspoon baking soda
•     1/4 teaspoon salt

Streusel

•     1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
•     1/4 cup sugar
•     1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Step 1: Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes on medium speed)

Step 2: Add eggs one at a time and blend well.

Step 3: Add mashed bananas, vanilla and sour cream.

Step 4: Sift together dry ingredients. Fold into the creamed mixture.

Step 5: In bowl, combine nuts, 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.

Step 6: Grease bread pan, pour half batter in bread pan, sprinkle with half the streusel mixture, then add remaining batter. Sprinkle remaining streusel mixture over batter.

Step 7: Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes to 1 hour.