Kona Banana Bread
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "3/4 c. mashed banana", "1 1/4 c. sifted flour", "3/4 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Cream shortening and sugar until light.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.", "Stir in mashed bananas.", "Sift together flour, soda and salt.", "Add to banana mixture.", "Mix until well blended.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 in a bread pan for 45 to 55 minutes."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "mashed banana", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "nuts"]