Banana Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
2. 2
   In another large bowl put shortening and sugar.
3. 3
   Cream together until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
4. 4
   Mix in mashed bananas.
5. 5
   Add flour mixture, about 1/4 at a time.
6. 6
   Mix until smooth each time.
7. 7
   Mix in nuts and pour into a greased loaf pan.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for about 50 minutes or until bread is browned and pulls slightly away from sides of pan.
9. 9
   Let stand in pan 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool before slicing.