Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar (granulated)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. mashed ripe banana
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. nut meats, chopped

Method

  • Cream shortening and sugar together.
  • Beat eggs with a fork and add mashed banana.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Blend with creamed mixture.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
  • Mix quickly into banana mixture.
  • Add nuts.
  • Bake in a greased and floured loaf pan in a moderate 375° oven about 1 1/4 hours.
  • Makes 1 loaf.