Banana Quick Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
2 slightly beaten eggs
1 c. mashed bananas (3 to 4 fully ripe)
1/4 c. raisins
1 c. candied fruit and peels (optional)

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Add nuts and blend; set aside.
Beat shortening until creamy , 300 strokes or 2 minutes at medium speed with hand mixer.
Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy
after each addition.
Add egg and beat until thick.
Add flour mixture and bananas alternately, blending thoroughly after each addition.
Fold in fruits and raisins. Grease bottom only (not sides) of 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 3-inch loaf pan. Bake in a moderate oven (350\u00b0) for 60 to 70 minutes.