Ingredients

1 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 1/4 tsp double-acting baking powder
1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
3/4 tsp lemon zest
2 eggs beaten
1 c. pureed banana pulp
1/2 c. nuts
1/4 c apricots or other dried fruits

To prepare Bread Pudding, Resift the flour and baking powder. Cream shortening and sugar, and add zest. Beat in Banana and eggs. Fold in flour in 3 phases. Fold in nuts and fruits. Bake at 350 in a greased baking pan for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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