Given the task definition and input, reply with output. In this task, you will be presented with the directions of a recipe separated by "," and have to fill in the "___" which is a step that is missing from the recipe.

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs, bananas, pecans, buttermilk and vanilla.,Sift dry ingredients.,Gradually add to creamed mix.,Beat well.,______

Bake at 325° until done when tested.