Banana Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. mashed ripe banana (about 2)
1/2 c. nuts

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well.
Add dry ingredients alternately with banana, blending well after each addition.
Stir in nuts.
Pour into well greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes until done.
Remove from pan; cool on rack.
Wrap and store overnight.