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 (Crisco)", "2/3 c. sugar", "2 eggs, well beaten", "1 c. mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3)", "1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)"]
["Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Work shortening with a spoon until fluffy and creamy.", "Add sugar gradually, while continuing to work with a spoon until light.", "Add eggs and beat well.", "Add flour mixture alternately with the bananas, a small amount at a time, beating smooth with a spoon after each addition.", "Turn into a greased loaf pan, 9 x 5 x 3-inch.", "Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes."]
["flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "mashed ripe bananas", "walnuts"]