Grandma Emma'S Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 mashed bananas
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream together sugar and shortening; add eggs, mix together until smooth.
Add mashed bananas and baking soda.
Mix well; add flour stirring well; stir in nuts.
Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Insert knife in center; done when knife comes out clean.
Remove from pan.
Cool for 1 hour.