Montessori School Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
1 1/3 cups sugar
4 eggs, well-beaten
5 medium bananas or 6 small bananas, mashed
1 cup walnuts (optional) or 1 cup dates (optional)

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, & eggs in mixer.
Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add bananas & mix well.
Bake at 350 degrees for 70 minutes.