Lynne'S Banana Bread
["1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "1/2 c. cold water", "2 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3 ripe bananas", "walnuts (optional)"]
["Preheat oven to 350\u00b0 and grease 2 (5 x 9-inch) loaf pans.", "Mix together:", "sugar, shortening, eggs and water.", "In another bowl, mix together sifted flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add to first mixture.", "Mash ripe bananas and add into mixture. Add chopped walnuts (optional).", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes."]
["sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "cold water", "flour", "baking soda", "baking powder", "salt", "bananas", "walnuts"]