1/2 cup shortening
1 cup suga r
2 eggs
3/4 cup mashed very ripe banana
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 cup sifted flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each add ition.
Stir in banana and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients together and add to banana mixture. Mix
well. Pour into greased loaf pan or 9x9x2 -inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
