Banana Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs. Mix dry ingredients; add alternately with bananas to creamed mixture.
Stir in nuts. Pour into well-greased loaf pan.
Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until done.
(Insert toothpick into center; if it comes out clean, bread is done.)
When thoroughly cool, wrap in foil and store in refrigerator or freeze.
Flavor improves after refrigeration.