My Favorite Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. mashed ripe bananas
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt together.
Gradually add sugar to shortening and continue beating until light and fluffy.
Add flour mixture alternately with bananas, a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth.
Turn into well-greased bread pan, 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3-inch and bake in a moderate oven at 350\u00b0 about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Makes 1 loaf.