Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, baking powder, salt and soda.
2. 2
   Mash bananas; add lemon juice and mix.
3. 3
   Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat until fluffy.
4. 4
   Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk.
5. 5
   Fold in bananas and nuts.
6. 6
   Beat after each addition.
7. 7
   Pour into 2 greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean.
9. 9
   Cool in pans 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove to wire rack.
11. 11
    Makes 2 loaves.