Banana Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
2. 2
   Set aside. In a mixer bowl, beat sugar and shortening with electric mixer until light, scraping sides of bowl often.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time and the milk, beating until smooth after each addition.
4. 4
   Add flour mixture and bananas alternately to creamed mixture, beating until smooth.
5. 5
   Fold in nuts.
6. 6
   Turn batter into a lightly greased 4 x 4 x 2-inch loaf pan.
7. 7
   Bake in 350° oven 60 to 65 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool 10 minutes.