Ginger Banana Bread Recipe

• 1½ tbsp fresh Ginger (grated)
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• ½ tsp Lemon Zest (grated)
• 1 cup ripe Banana (mashed)
• ¼ cup Milk
• ½ cup Coconut Flakes
• 2¼ cups All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tsp Baking Powder
• ½ tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tsp Salt
• ½ cup Vegetable Shortening
• ¾ cup Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• Ginger Sugar (for topping)
• Ginger Butter (for basting)

• Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
• Mix ginger, lemon juice, lemon zest, banana, milk, and coconut flakes in a separate bowl.
• Blend sugar with shortening and eggs. Beat until light and fluffy.
• Add the ginger-banana mix to it.
• Gradually add the flour mixture, beating continuously to form a smooth and thick mixture.
• Transfer into a buttered loaf pan.
• Sprinkle ginger sugar on the top and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Remove and cool for 30 minutes.
• Coat the top with ginger butter, chill, and serve.