Chocolate Chip Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. mashed bananas (about 3 small)
2 eggs

Preparation

Grease bottoms of two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pans.
In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, bananas, shortening and eggs.
Blend well on medium speed.
Stir in chips and nuts.
Pour into prepared pans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes.
Remove from pans.
Cool completely on wire rack.