Black Walnut Gift Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. flour
1/4 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. mashed bananas
2 c. flour, sifted
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. soda
1 c. walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0. Grease 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Mix sugar, shortening and eggs. Beat until light. Add mashed bananas. Stir in sifted dry ingredients, beating smooth.
Add nuts. Pour into pan. Bake 60 to 70 minutes. Cool on rack.