Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Cream shortening and sugar.
3. 3
   Beat eggs; add to shortening and sugar.
4. 4
   Press bananas through a sieve and add along with lemon juice.
5. 5
   Blend into cream mixture.
6. 6
   Sift flour, baking powder and salt together; mix into banana mixture. Add nuts.
7. 7
   Bake in a greased loaf pan for about 1 hour.
8. 8
   Makes 1 (1 pound) loaf.