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Banana Nut Bread

• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mashed banana (very ripe)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:
Cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternating with banana, blending well after each addition. Stir in nuts. Pour into well-greased 9- x 5- x 3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350F for 45 - 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool on rack. Wrap and store over night.

Hint: If at all possible, get real black walnuts.