Banana Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Combine shortening, sugar and lemon rind until creamy.
3. 3
   Beat in eggs and bananas.
4. 4
   Sift together flour and baking powder.
5. 5
   Add sifted ingredients in 3 parts to sugar mixture.
6. 6
   Beat after each addition until smooth.
7. 7
   Fold in 1/2 cup broken walnuts.
8. 8
   Place batter in greased pans.
9. 9
   Bake about 1 hour or until done.
10. 10
    Cool before serving.
11. 11
    Yield: 2 loaves.