Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. boiling water
1 tsp. soda
1/3 c. orange juice
2 large or 3 small bananas
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and beat well.
Dissolve soda in boiling water; add along with orange juice.
Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix well.
Add mashed bananas.
Mix and add nuts, if desired.
Bake 45 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Makes 1 large or 2 small loaves.