Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease a loaf pan lightly with some shortening.
3. 3
   Cream shortening and sugar.
4. 4
   Add beaten eggs, mashed bananas and lemon juice until well blended.
5. 5
   Mix all dry ingredients together.
6. 6
   Add to shortening/banana mixture.
7. 7
   Mix until well blended.
8. 8
   Add nuts and lemon zest if desired.
9. 9
   Pour into greased loaf pan.
10. 10
    Bake 350° for 45 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pan.