Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening or margarine
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 to 4 ripe bananas
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Add bananas and lemon juice, then add remaining ingredients. Blend well. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.