Banana Bread

Ingredients:
• 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup banana (mashed)

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cream shortening and sugar, beat in eggs until frothy. Add flour, baking powder and soda, salt alternating with mashed banana.
Once thoroughly mixed pour into 9x5x3" loaf pan. Bake for approximately one (1) hour. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing.
Nuts of your choice may be added prior to baking for additional flavor and texture.