Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c. mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3)
1 1/4 c. sifted flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Stir in bananas.
Sift together dry ingredients.
Add to banana mixture.
Mix well.
Pour into a greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until done.