Chocolate Chip Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease bottom only of 2 (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch) loaf pans.
In large mixer bowl, combine all ingredients except chips and nuts.
Blend well on medium speed.
Stir in chips and walnuts.
Pour into pans.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes.
Cool 10 minutes.
Remove from pans.