Quick Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Have all ingredients at about 75°. Sift flour before measuring.
3. 3
   Measure flour and add baking powder and salt to it.
4. 4
   In a separate bowl, blend until creamy the shortening, sugar and lemon rind.
5. 5
   Beat into this mixture 1 to 2 beaten eggs and 1 to 1 1/4 cups ripe banana pulp.
6. 6
   Add the sifted ingredients in about 3 parts to the sugar mixture.
7. 7
   Beat the batter after each addition until smooth.
8. 8
   Fold in optional ingredients now, if desired.
9. 9
   Place batter in a greased bread pan. Bake the bread for about 1 hour or until done.
10. 10
    Cool before slicing.