Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening (25% less fat Crisco)
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
3/4 c. mashed bananas
1 1/4 c. sifted flour
3/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar until light.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Stir in bananas.
Sift together dry ingredients and add to banana mixture until well blended.
Add nuts.
Pour into greased and floured 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.