Easy Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. walnuts, optional
• 1/3 c. shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. mashed bananas, 4-5 bananas

Directions

In a mixing bowl cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to cream mixture, alternating with bananas, beating well after each addition. Add nuts. Pour into greased 8x4x3' loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove from oven let stand 10 minutes, then take out and cool on a wire rack.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: My files
Submitted By: Marlen
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Easy Banana Bread