Banana Bread
["1 c. sugar", "1/4 c. shortening", "1 egg, beaten", "3 large mashed bananas", "1 tsp. baking soda", "2 c. flour", "1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Cream together sugar, shortening and egg.", "Add mashed bananas and blend well.", "Last add baking soda, flour and nuts.", "Pour into greased loaf pan.", "Bake at 325\u00b0 about 1 hour."]
["sugar", "shortening", "egg", "bananas", "baking soda", "flour", "nuts"]