Banana Bread

Servings

12

Original Recipe Yield 1 large loaf

Ingredients

• 1 c. Mashed ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1 c. Chopped nuts (optional - can also add 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips)

Directions

1. Cream shortening and sugar together, add eggs, and bananas. Sift together dry ingredients and mix in. Beat well. Bake 45 minutes at 350.