Banana Bread
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. flour
1t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1 c. mashed ripe bananas
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture, alternately with bananas, blending after each addition. Stir in nuts. Pour into well-greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Remove from pan and cool.
