Quick Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Sift flour, re-sift wih baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   Blend shortening, sugar until creamy and add lemon rind.
4. 4
   Beat in eggs and banana pulp.
5. 5
   Add the sifted ingredients in about 3 parts to the sugar mixture.
6. 6
   Beat the batter after each addition until smooth.
7. 7
   Fold in chopped nuts.
8. 8
   Place the batter in a greased bread pan.
9. 9
   Bake the bread for about 1 hour or until done.
10. 10
    Cool before slicing.