Banana Tea Bread
["1 3/4 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/3 c. shortening", "2/3 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 c. mashed bananas", "1/2 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. chopped dates"]
["Sift dry ingredients together.", "In another bowl, mix shortening and sugar with a spoon until soft.", "Add eggs and beat well, then add to dry ingredients and mix well.", "Add bananas, nuts and dates and mix well.", "Pour into a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour in a preheated oven."]
["flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "bananas", "nuts", "dates"]