BANANA BREAD

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup shortening or butter, softened
• 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
• 2 eggs, unbeaten
• 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 large or 3 small)

Instructions:

1. Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and baking soda into a large mixing bowl.
2. Add shortening or butter, nuts, eggs, and mashed bananas.
3. Beat on medium speed until ingredients are blended, about 1 minute.
4. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 inches).
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 1 hour or until done.