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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 2 c. sifted flour
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. nuts, chopped (if desired)

Method

  • Cream shortening and sugar together.
  • Beat eggs until light and add.
  • Press bananas through sieve or mash them and add lemon juice.
  • Blend with cream mixture.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt together and mix into banana mixture.
  • Add nuts or raisins. Bake in greased and floured loaf pan at 375° for about 1 1/4 hours.