Banana Bread
["3 ripe bananas", "1 c. sugar", "2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 to 3 eggs", "1 to 3 Tbsp. water or orange juice or pineapple juice or sour milk", "1/2 to 1 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Mash bananas and add sugar.", "Let stand 15 minutes.", "Sift flour, baking powder and salt.", "Beat eggs.", "Dissolve soda in 1 tablespoon liquid (juice or water).", "Add shortening to bananas and sugar.", "Add dry ingredients, soda, eggs and nuts.", "Stir only until mixed.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes.", "Makes 1 loaf."]
["bananas", "sugar", "flour", "salt", "soda", "baking powder", "shortening", "eggs", "water", "nuts"]