Mom'S Banana Bread
["1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 egg", "3 or 4 bananas", "2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "Crushed nuts (optional)"]
["Mash bananas, add flour, shortening, egg, baking soda, sugar and salt.", "Mix well, add nuts if desired.", "Grease 2 loaf pans and split the batter evenly.", "Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.", "Cool on the side."]
["sugar", "shortening", "egg", "bananas", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "nuts"]