Ernie'S Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 bananas
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 to 1/2 c. ground nuts (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans. Cream butter and sugar together; add eggs and beat well. Add mashed bananas, flour, baking soda and nuts. Pour into pans and bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when center is tested.