Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
2. 2
   Set aside. In mixer bowl, cream sugar and shortening with electric mixer until light.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, and milk, beating smooth after each addition.
4. 4
   Add flour mixture and banana alternately to creamed mixture, beating until smooth after each addition.
5. 5
   Fold in nuts. Turn into lightly greased 8 x 4 x 2-inch loaf pan.
6. 6
   Bake in 350° oven for 60 to 65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. 7
   Cool in pan 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from pan.
9. 9
   Cool. For easier slicing, wrap and store overnight.
10. 10
    Makes 1 loaf.