Hawaiian Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. mashed ripe bananas
8 oz. can drained, crushed pineapple
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

In large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until fluffy.
Beat in eggs.
Stir in mashed bananas, drained pineapple and nuts. Combine dry ingredients.
Stir into banana mixture until smooth. Spoon into greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 50 to 60 minutes.
Remove from pan; cool on rack.
Wrap airtight in foil or plastic wrap.
Let stand overnight for easy slicing and spread with cream cheese, if desired.