My Favorite Banana Bread
["1 3/4 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/3 c. shortening", "2/3 c. sugar", "2 eggs, beaten", "1 c. mashed ripe bananas", "1/2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt together.", "Gradually add sugar to shortening and continue beating until light and fluffy.", "Add flour mixture alternately with bananas, a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth.", "Turn into well-greased bread pan, 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3-inch and bake in a moderate oven at 350\u00b0 about 1 hour and 10 minutes.", "Makes 1 loaf."]
["flour", "baking powder", "soda", "salt", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "mashed ripe bananas", "nuts"]