Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. Crisco shortening
2 well beaten eggs
3 mashed bananas
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening and add sugar.
Add eggs and mashed bananas. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix.
Fold in nuts, if desired. Pour into a prepared loaf pan (greased and floured).
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick stuck in center comes out clean.