1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine at room temperature (take out of refrigerator 1 hour beforehand)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup mashed banana
2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped nuts or hazelnuts
1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine at room temperature (take out of refrigerator 1 hour beforehand)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup mashed banana
2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped nuts or hazelnuts
Preheat the oven to 170°F (moderate)
Mix together in a bowl the butter or margarine, flour, and eggs
Add the mashed bananas and mix well
Sift the remaining ingredients and add to the mixture
Add the chopped nuts or hazelnuts, and mix well
Refrigerate for 1 hour
Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet, leaving space between the shortbreads
Bake for 10 minutes or less
Let cool and then glaze with a confectioner's sugar and water icing