Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, soda and salt together.
2. 2
   Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly.
3. 3
   Add eggs and bananas, beating until light. Alternately add flour mixture and milk.
4. 4
   Beat after each addition until smooth; add nuts.
5. 5
   Pour batter into greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
6. 6
   Bake in moderate oven at 350° for 1 hour 5 minutes or until done.
7. 7
   Remove pan; cool on rack.
8. 8
   Wrap in foil or plastic wrap and store overnight before slicing.
9. 9
   Yields 1 loaf.