Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Cream sugar and shortening; add well beaten egg and milk and mix well.
2. 2
   Mash ripe bananas and add to mixture.
3. 3
   Sift in dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
4. 4
   Add nuts.
5. 5
   Pour into greased and floured 8 1/2 x 13-inch loaf pan.
6. 6
   Bake 45 to 60 minutes in a 350° oven.
7. 7
   Test with toothpick inserted near middle.
8. 8
   Toothpick will come out clean when done.
9. 9
   Serve hot or cold with or without butter or margarine.