Banana Nut Bread
["1/3 c. shortening", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 3/4 c. plain flour", "2 eggs", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. mashed ripe bananas", "1 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Mix together shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs and beat well. Sift dry ingredients together.", "Alternately add flour and bananas to mixture. Mix well.", "Fold in nuts, if desired.", "Bake in a well-greased and floured loaf pan at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes."]
["shortening", "sugar", "flour", "eggs", "salt", "baking soda", "mashed ripe bananas", "nuts"]