Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
1 c. mashed ripe banana

Preparation

Stir together the flour, baking powder, soda and 3/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.
Beat together the sugar and shortening.
Add eggs, one at a time, and milk; beat after each egg.
Alternately add flour mixture and banana, beating until smooth after each. May fold in 1/4 cup nuts, if desired.
Pour into lightly greased loaf pan.
Bake for 60 to 65 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven.