Banana Bread

I got this recipe from my sister-in-law, and it's been my favorite so far. Spread a thin layer of butter when it's fresh out of the oven...mmmmmm....heaven. It doesn't even need butter, it's so good it stands on its own. It's moist and slightly cake-like and has an excellent flavor. :) Give it a try! Makes 3 loaves.

Banana Bread

4 bananas, mushed
1 c shortening
4 eggs
2 c sugar
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
4 c flour
1 c nuts, chopped (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 3 loaf pans with cooking spray; set aside.
2. Beat shortening, eggs, and bananas together in a large bowl with hand beaters or electric mixer. Add sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix well. Add flour and mix well.
3. Pour batter evenly into the 3 greased loaf pans; bake 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Baking time is shorter for dark metal pans and can be longer for glass.
4. Let cool 10 minutes, turn loaves onto cooling rack.