Mary's Banna Bread

1 ¾ C Flour
1/3 C Sugar
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
¼ tsp Salt
1 C Mash Banana (2 to 3 medium bananas)
1/3 C Shortening, margarine, or butter
2 Tbsp Milk
2 Eggs
¼ C Chopped Walnuts

1. Combine 1 C flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add mashed bananas; shortening; and milk. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until blended, then on high speed fir 2 minutes.
2. Add eggs and remaining flour; beat until blended.
3. Stir in nuts or sprinkle on top.
4. Poor batter into greased 8x4 inch loaf pan.
5. Bake at 350 for 55 to 60 min. or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
6. Cool for 10 min. on a wire rack. Remove from pan and cool thoroughly.

Tip: Blend as little as possible – it can make bread tough. I use a wisk.