1/3 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1-3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup mashed ripe banana 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana, blending well after each addition. Stir in nuts. Pour into well-greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven (350 deg.) 45 to 50 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; cool on rack. Wrap and store overnight. |