Banana-Lemon Tea Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. mashed ripe bananas (3 bananas)
6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon peel

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream shortening with sugar.
Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Blend in bananas and lemon juice.
Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Blend into banana mixture; stir in lemon peel.
Pour batter into a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour or until cake isn't gooey inside (test with a toothpick).
Remove from pan and cool.
Sift powdered sugar over top, if desired, before serving.