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Pumpkin Banana Bread

• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup mashed, well ripened bananas
• 3/4 cup solid pack pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions:
In large mixer bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Beat in eggs, bananas, pumpkin and vanilla; mix well. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nuts. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture; mix well. Spoon batter into greased and floured 3 x 5 inch loaf pan. Top with walnuts or pecans if desired. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 55-65 minutes. Can also check for clean toothpick inserted in center. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
Makes 1 loaf.