Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a small bowl, sift dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
Blend in eggs and mix well.
Blend in sifted dry ingredients, then fold in bananas and nuts.
Pour into a greased loaf pan.
Push batter up in corners, leaving center slightly hollow for a well rounded loaf.
Allow to stand for 20 minutes before baking.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0 and bake 60 to 70 minutes.
Remove from pan and let cool.