Banana Bread
["1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "3 bananas", "2 eggs", "1 1/2 c. flour plus 2 Tbsp.", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. vanilla", "nuts (optional)"]
["Cream together sugar, shortening, bananas and eggs.", "Mix in remaining ingredients.", "Bake in well-greased pan at 350\u00b0."]
["sugar", "shortening", "bananas", "eggs", "flour", "salt", "soda", "vanilla", "nuts"]