Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
4 eggs
2 c. mashed banana
2 2/3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 scant tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. hot water
1/2 c. chopped nuts, if desired

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening.
Add eggs and mashed banana.
Sift in flour with baking powder.
Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add to mixture.
Add chopped nuts, if desired.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 45 to 60 minutes.
You may use 2 loaf pans or a Bundt pan.