Banana Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light, scraping sides of bowl often.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time.
3. 3
   Add milk, beating until smooth and fluffy after each addition.
4. 4
   In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add flour mixture and mashed banana alternately to creamed mixture, beating until smooth after each addition.
5. 5
   Gently fold in chopped nuts.
6. 6
   Turn into lightly greased 8 x 4 x 2-inch loaf pan. Bake in a 350° oven for 60 to 65 minutes.
7. 7
   Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.