Banana-Nut (opt) Bread Category: Breads: Bread, muffins, rolls, etc. Posted by: Lisa Jenkins (Only Me) Quantity: one loaf (well?!)

Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup mashed ripe bananas 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat. Sift dry ingredients; add alternatively with banana. Blend well. Stir in nuts. Pour into well-greased 9 1/2 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake 40-45 minutes. Cool on rack.

Comments: My mom's recipe. She likes it with nuts, I don't. }B-D