Banana Bread

2 C sugar
4 mashed bananas
1/2 C shortening
1 C nuts (optional)
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 C flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 C sour milk

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and mix well. Sift flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add alternately with sour milk. Add mashed bananas, nuts and vanilla.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

by Shelley F.