Banana Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar together.
2. 2
   Beat eggs until light and add.
3. 3
   Add lemon juice to mashed bananas.
4. 4
   (This keeps the bananas light and fluffy.)
5. 5
   Add to creamed mixture.
6. 6
   Sift flour, baking powder and salt together and mix quickly into banana mixture.
7. 7
   Add nuts.
8. 8
   Bake in greased loaf pan in moderate oven, 375°, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.