Grandma's Banana Bread
1 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/3 Cup Shortening
2/3 Cup Sugar
2 Well Beaten Eggs
1 Cup Very Ripe Mashed Banana
1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and set the bowl aside.
In a large bowl, work the shortening until fluffy and creamy.
Gradually add the sugar in 1/3 cup increments and beat well between additions.
Gradually add the eggs and beat well.
Add the flour mixture alternating with the bananas about 1/2 cup at a time. Do not over mix as this will work the gluten too much.
Bake at 350 degrees for about one hour and ten minutes.
Remove from oven and cool 5 - 10 minutes.
Turn loaf out onto a cooling rack.
This recipe may be doubled.
Enjoy!
